Description
Wake up to a cozy jar of Maple Cinnamon Pecan Overnight Oats—a creamy, nutty, sweet, and satisfying breakfast that tastes like dessert but fuels your morning right. With hints of cinnamon, a drizzle of real maple syrup, and the crunch of toasted pecans, this recipe is perfect for busy mornings or healthy snack breaks. It’s one of those easy breakfast ideas that fits every routine—meal prep, grab-and-go, or a lazy weekend. Whether you’re into quick breakfasts, healthy snack options, or easy recipe wins, this one checks every box.
Ingredients
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup milk of choice
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 1/2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch sea salt
2 to 3 tablespoons chopped pecans
Optional: additional maple syrup, whole pecans, cinnamon for topping
Instructions
1. Combine rolled oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt in a mason jar or airtight container.
2. Add milk, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and maple syrup. Stir well to combine.
3. Seal and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
4. Optional: Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–5 minutes. Add maple syrup and cinnamon for extra flavor.
5. In the morning, stir the oats, add a splash of milk if needed, and top with pecans, extra maple syrup, and cinnamon.
6. Enjoy cold or warm up for 30–60 seconds if preferred.
Notes
Use rolled oats for best texture; avoid instant or steel-cut.
Store toppings separately to keep them crunchy.
Adjust maple syrup to taste or substitute with honey or agave.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 2mg