Peach Crisp Overnight Oats

This Peach Crisp Overnight Oats taste like the healthy version of this summer dessert. It’s loaded with fresh peaches, creamy rolled oats, high protein Greek yogurt, warm cinnamon, chia seeds, and naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup.

If you love peaches, these overnight oats will be your new favorite make-ahead breakfast. It’s gluten-free, full of fiber and protein to keep you full and satisfied all morning long.

Every summer, I look forward to making these peach crisp overnight oats because that’s when you can find the most delicious and juiciest peaches.

This overnight oat recipe requires very little prep work. It only takes 5 minutes to put together and you let the fridge do the hard work by letting the oats soak overnight. You can warm it up in the morning or eat is cold straight from the fridge (like I do).

Peach Crisp Overnight Oats Ingredients

Rolled oats: I use old-fashioned rolled oats for this recipe because they become tender and creamy when soaked.

Avoid using quick oats or steel-cut oats for this recipe because quick oats get too mushy and steel-cut oats remain too firm after soaking overnight. 

Almond milk: I use unsweetened almond milk because that’s what I usually have in my fridge. You can use any type of milk you prefer.

Greek yogurt: I like using 0% plain Greek or Skyr yogurt in this recipe because it’s thick, creamy, and high in protein. If you prefer a sweeter yogurt, use vanilla flavored yogurt.

Chia seeds: Chia seeds are a good source of fiber, protein, and omega-3 fatty acids. It also helps thicken up the oats. You can substitute with hemp seeds or ground flaxseeds if you don’t like chia seeds.

Maple syrup: I use maple syrup to add a little natural sweetness. You can use honey or agave nectar if you prefer.

Ground cinnamon: I use Ceylon cinnamon, which adds a nice warm spice to these overnight oats.

Vanilla extract: This gives the overnight oats good flavor. You can substitute with almond extract if you prefer.

Sea salt: Adding just a pinch of salt can help bring out the subtle flavors in the oats.

Peaches: You’ll need 1 medium ripe peach to make this recipe. I like using fresh peaches because they taste best.

You can substitute with frozen or canned peaches if you prefer. Make sure to drain the excess liquid from the frozen or canned peaches so it doesn’t make these overnight oats watery.

Topping: For a crisp-like topping, I like adding toasted sliced almonds. You can sprinkle a little granola or chopped pecans if you prefer.

How to make Peach Crisp Overnight Oats

Make the overnight oats. In a medium bowl or jar with a fitted lid, add the rolled oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.

Cover and chill in the fridge overnight. Stir the ingredients together until well combined and there are no clumps of chia seeds. Cover and chill for at least 8 hours or overnight in the fridge.

Make the peach topping in the morning. In small bowl, add the chopped peaches, ground cinnamon, and maple syrup. Gently stir until everything is combined.

Add your toppings and enjoy! Give the chilled overnight oats a good stir, then add the peach mixture on top of the oats. Sprinkle the toasted sliced almond on top and enjoy!

How do you cut a peach?

Cut the peach in half. Each peach has a seam that runs from top to bottom. Use a knife to carefully slice along the seam all the way down to the pit.

Gently twist the two halves that you’ve cut to separate the segments. They should come apart without much effort. One half of the peach will still have the pit, and the other half will not.

Use your finger or a spoon to carefully take out the pit without damaging the flesh too much. You can trim away any tough bits the pit left behind.

Slice or dice your peach. Place the peach cut side down on the chopping board. Slice through the peach to form equal-sized wedges.

To dice the peach, cut those wedges or slices into small, even cubes.

How long do overnight oats last?

Overnight oats will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days, which makes this great for meal prep. However, I think they taste best within the first 12-48 hours.

They only take 5 minutes to prep, so I personally like to make it fresh the night before. You can also make the peach topping the night before and store it in a separate airtight container in the fridge.

You could add the peach topping on when you initially make the overnight oats, but the peaches might sink a little since the oats haven’t had a chance to thicken up in the fridge.

I like to wait until just before serving to add the toasted sliced almonds, otherwise it will lose its crispiness and get soggy in the fridge.

What other toppings can I add to overnight oats?

You can add whatever you like. Some other suggestions include:

• Coconut yogurt
• Granola
• Almond butter or your favorite nut butter
• Chopped pecans or walnuts
• Pepitas (green pumpkin seeds)
• Hemp seeds
• Fresh blueberries (this goes really well with peaches)
• Drizzle of extra maple syrup or honey

Can you eat overnight oats warm?

Yes, you can! Although I usually eat mine cold, straight from the fridge.

If you prefer to heat your oats, I recommend leaving the yogurt out and adding it after you warm up the oats.

To heat overnight oats in the microwave: Make sure the oats are in a microwave-safe container. Add a splash of milk if the oats seem too thick and heat in short intervals (30-45 seconds), stirring between them, until warm.

To heat overnight oats on the stovetop: Transfer the oats to a small saucepan and add a little more milk if the oats seem too thick. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until warm.

Please let me know how you like this Peach Crisp Overnight Oats recipe in the comments below! Your feedback and review encourages me to keep creating new and yummy recipes. I hope you love these overnight oats as much as I do.

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