Do you add fruit before or after overnight oats?

I almost always add fruit after my overnight oats have soaked. Otherwise, the fruit can get soggy and browned while sitting in the fridge. Some fruits do okay adding before, such as berries or whole cherries. But for peaches, I always add right before enjoying my oats!

Do I need to use chia seeds?

You don't have to use chia seeds for overnight oats, but they do help soak up some of the liquid. If you omit chia seeds, I would reduce the amount of milk by 1-2 tablespoons, or add in an extra tablespoon of oats.

Do overnight oats have to be overnight?

Nope! Personally, I like them best when soaked overnight, but I've tested soak times, and a minimum of four hours is what I recommend.

How long can I store these overnight oats?

Store overnight oats in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days. I recommend storing your peaches and nuts separately, and adding to the peach pie overnight oats just before you enjoy them.

Creamy Peach Pie Overnight Oats with Yogurt

Name: Creamy Peach Pie Overnight Oats with Cinnamon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup whole rolled oats; 1/2 tablespoon chia seeds; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 cup milk; 1/3 cup Greek yogurt; 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup; 1/2 cup fresh peaches, diced; 1 tablespoon almonds, pecans, or walnuts

Description

These peach pie overnight oats are a cool and creamy way to enjoy one of summer's best fruits! Overnight oats are a hearty make-ahead breakfast that can be made with 5 minutes of hands-on time, and the fridge does the rest of the work.

Ingredients

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1/2 cup whole rolled oats
1/2 tablespoon chia seeds
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup Greek yogurt
1/2 tablespoon maple syrup
1/2 cup fresh peaches, diced
1 tablespoon almonds, pecans, or walnuts

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Instructions

Combine. Combine all ingredients except for peaches and nuts into a 16-ounce mason jar or bowl. Stir everything together to combine.
Soak. Cover the oat mixture and soak overnight, or for at least 4 hours.
Serve. When you're ready to eat the overnight oats, top with diced peaches and nuts. Enjoy!

Notes

Chia seeds: If you decide to omit chia seeds (which you can!), I would decrease the milk by 1-2 tablespoons, or add in another tablespoon of oats to help soak up the liquid.
Storage + freezing instructions: Store overnight oats in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days. You can also freeze them in an airtight container for up to 2 months and let them thaw completely in the fridge the night before.
Total time: The amount of hands-on time for this recipe is 5 minutes, and then fridge does the rest of the work. So don't worry—you won't be cooking for 4 hours 🙂

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Category: Breakfast
Method: Chill
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 jar
Calories: 477
Sugar: 22.9 g
Sodium: 384.1 mg
Fat: 13.8 g
Saturated Fat: 4.9 g
Carbohydrates: 60.6 g
Fiber: 9.6 g
Protein: 22 g
Cholesterol: 22.2 mg