Peach Pie Overnight Oats

These Peach Pie Overnight Oats taste like you’re eating dessert for breakfast. The layers of tender, creamy oats are sweetened by peach Greek yogurt and spiced peaches. While the fresh peaches are cooking with the cinnamon and brown sugar, they emit a warming aromatic scent that will make you want to eat them as is, so make extra! We love how the peaches provide a burst of tart freshness as you work your way through this protein- and fiber-packed breakfast. Keep reading for tips on how to ensure your oatmeal ends up perfectly creamy and not mushy and how to add an optional “crust.”

Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen

These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!

• If you prefer not to peel your peaches, you can use drained canned peaches and omit the water when cooking.
• Be careful not to overcook your peaches, as they may become mushy. The best way to check if they are tender is to test them with a fork.
• Both the oats and peaches can be refrigerated for up to 4 days before assembling. Alternatively, you can freeze the peaches in a silicone ice cube tray and defrost them in the refrigerator when needed. 
• For additional flavor, consider adding freshly grated ginger or sprinkling some crumbled shortbread cookies or graham crackers over the top to create a “crust.”

Nutrition Notes

• Who doesn’t love biting into a ripe, juicy peach? Besides juice running down your chin, peaches also provide fiber, antioxidants and vitamins A and C. This means they’ll help keep things moving through your gut to help prevent constipation and chronic disease, like heart disease and cancer. 
• Considered a whole grain, oats have been shown to reduce cholesterol and manage blood sugar. They also help keep you full longer, thanks to their fiber and plant protein. 
• Nonfat Greek yogurt is loaded with bone-building calcium and muscle-building protein. Its probiotics—beneficial bacteria—make it gut-healthy too. 
• Chia seeds may be tiny but they are mighty! These teeny packages offer micronutrients, fiber, antioxidants, protein and healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Eating them may help you poop and prevent chronic disease. Together with the other ingredients in these overnight oats, they’ll help keep you full and energized and manage blood sugar.