Maple Cinnamon Pecan Overnight Oats (Print version)
Creamy chilled oats with maple, cinnamon, and toasted pecans—ready when you wake up.
# What you'll need:
→ Oats Base
01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt
04 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt
→ Toppings
08 - 1/3 cup pecans, chopped
09 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup for drizzling
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
11 - Fresh fruit such as sliced banana or berries (optional)
# Method:
01 - In a medium bowl or jar, combine rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
02 - Cover the mixture tightly and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight to allow oats to soften and flavors to meld.
03 - In the morning, stir the oats well. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash of milk to reach your desired consistency.
04 - Top with chopped pecans, drizzle with extra maple syrup, sprinkle with additional cinnamon, and add fresh fruit if desired.
05 - Enjoy immediately while chilled. Oats can be divided into individual portions for convenient grab-and-go breakfasts throughout the week.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- Breakfast literally makes itself while you sleep
- The texture transforms into something like dessert but happens to be wholesome
02 -
- The first time I forgot to stir before refrigerating and ended up with a dry oat island floating in syrup
- Overnight oats keep for three days, so doubling the batch changed my morning routine entirely
03 -
- Toasting pecans in a dry pan for three minutes brings out this nutty richness you cannot get any other way
- The oats taste even better on day two when the cinnamon has really had time to work its magic