Protein-Packed Overnight Oats with Peaches and Cinnamon

Overnight oats are packed full of vitamins and nutrients, with 217 calories and 9 grams of protein per serving, these overnight oats are flavorful and versatile. They can be enjoyed as breakfast, a mid-day snack, pre-workout fuel, or post-workout recovery!

These delicious overnight oats are packed with protein and festive fall flavors! I think I make this version (peaches and cinnamon) more than any other version of overnight oats during the fall season (and hope you will too). Even though they’re served cold, the fall flavors warm you up on the inside.

Origin of Overnight Oats

While the concept of overnight oats may seem somewhat new, it’s been around for over one hundred years. Overnight oats were originally created by a Swiss doctor named Maximillian Bircher-Benner.

Originally named Muesli, Dr. Bircher-Benner developed a version of overnight oats, while treating his patients for tuberculosis. His goal was to get them to eat more fruit, which is why most overnight oat recipes are topped with some type of fruit.

Variations of Overnight Oats

The variations of overnight oats are endless!

Don’t be afraid to switch it up and add some variety to your oats! Using different types of fruit is only one variation, you can add different things to your oats to customize them to your preferences.

We normally use honey but you can use peanut butter or syrup, or nothing at all. You can also add chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, granola, nuts, shredded coconut, etc. The list goes on and on. Use your imagination!

Once you’re done with this delicious recipe, check out how to make Protein-Packed Overnight Oats with Blueberries! This flavorful version incorporates one of my all-time favorite fruits and some yummy granola 😋

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups oats
• 2 1/2 cups milk
• 1 serving of your favorite vanilla protein powder
• 1 can (16oz) peaches, chopped
• 6 tablespoons honey

Ingredient Notes

• Any type of oats (other than instant) will work, however, for the best results, use old-fashioned rolled oats.
• What type of milk you use is totally up to you. We prefer to use lactose-free milk because our stomachs don’t agree with lactose. For dairy-free oats, you can use almond or oat milk instead.
• For this recipe, I used Garden of Life, Organic Protein. Feel free to use your favorite powder. Nutrition information will change, depending on the powder you choose.

Equipment

• 1 medium-sized mixing bowl
• 1 rubber spatula, for mixing
• Your choice of containers. I used 6 pint-sized mason jars.

How Long do Overnight Oats Last?

Refrigerated, overnight oats will last about 4-5 days. Be sure to refrigerate them for at least 4 hours. For best results, they should be refrigerated at least overnight to allow the oats to soak up the milk.

In my opinion, they’re best around days 3-4 because they’ve had enough time to soak up all of the milk and the flavors have also had plenty of time to combine.

Be sure to give them a good stir before enjoying them!

How to use this Recipe

The beauty of Flavor Ratios is that we blend flavor combinations according to OUR own preferences. All recipes you find on this site serve as a guide. Who am I, to limit the amount of peaches or cinnamon you put in your oats? That would be wrong, and honestly, it’d keep me awake at night knowing your oats could’ve been better!

How to Make Overnight Oats

1. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine milk and protein powder. Mix until the protein powder is dissolved.
2. Add oats and peaches, and stir well to combine. 
3. Put about 1 tablespoon of honey at the bottom of each container. 
4. Evenly distribute the oat mixture amongst your containers. 
5. Top each container with cinnamon.
6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
7. Stir well and enjoy your flavorful creation!

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