Maple Cinnamon Pecan Overnight Oats (Printable)
Creamy oats soaked overnight with maple syrup, cinnamon, and crunchy pecans for a wholesome grab-and-go breakfast.
# What You 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)
# How To Make It:
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 container 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 thoroughly. If mixture is too thick, add a splash of milk to reach desired consistency.
04 - Top each serving with chopped pecans, drizzle with extra maple syrup, sprinkle with cinnamon, and add fresh fruit if desired.
05 - Serve immediately or divide into individual jars for grab-and-go breakfast.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You wake up to breakfast already made, which feels like winning the morning before your feet even hit the floor
- The texture transforms into something creamy and almost pudding-like that tastes decadent but is secretly good for you
02 -
- The first time I made these I used quick oats and woke up to what was basically flavored wallpaper paste
- Toasting the pecans for two minutes in a dry pan makes them taste approximately three times more expensive
03 -
- Double the cinnamon if you are someone who believes there is no such thing as too much warmth
- A tablespoon of chia seeds mixed in adds this incredible pudding texture and makes the whole thing feel extra fancy