Peach Cobbler Overnight Oats

Ingredients

For the Peach Layer

• 3 cups diced ripe peaches
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 teaspoon water

For the Overnight Oats

• 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 2 cups milk of choice
• 1 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• Pinch of salt

For the Crumble Topping

• 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon melted butter or coconut oil
• Pinch of cinnamon

Substitutions

• Use nectarines, plums, apples, or berries in the fruit layer, adjusting cooking time.
• Use dairy-free milk and yogurt for a vegan version, and coconut oil in the crumble.
• Replace pecans with walnuts, almonds, sunflower seeds, or additional oats.

Instructions

Step 1: Cook the peaches

Simmer peaches, maple syrup, cinnamon, and lemon juice for 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until lightly thickened. Cool.

Step 2: Toast the crumble

Toast oats and pecans in a dry skillet for 2 minutes. Add maple syrup, butter, and cinnamon, then stir until fragrant and lightly crisp. Cool completely.

Step 4: Assemble the jars

Divide half the oat mixture among four jars, add peach compote, then top with the remaining oats. Reserve the crumble separately.

Step 6: Finish and serve

Stir each jar, add extra yogurt or milk if needed, and top with crumble and fresh peach pieces immediately before eating.

How the Cobbler Version Is Different

The cobbler variation leans into dessert-style spice and topping cues, so it tastes intentionally richer and more like peach cobbler while still using an overnight-oat base.

How to Store Leftovers

• Refrigerate covered oat jars for up to 4 days.
• Store the crumble in a separate airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
• Add fresh peach garnish only when serving.

Serving Leftovers

• Serve cold, or microwave one jar without its lid in 30-second intervals until warm.
• Stir in extra milk before heating so the oats remain creamy.
• Add yogurt, fresh peaches, and crumble after warming.

Ways to Serve

• A boiled egg
• Extra Greek yogurt

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Using steel-cut oats without changing the method.
• Adding warm peach compote to the yogurt mixture.
• Storing the crumble inside the jar overnight.
• Skipping the final consistency adjustment with milk.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition is an estimate and can vary with brands, portion size, ripeness, and substitutions.