• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Get my FREE Meal Prep Lunches eBook!

New? Start Here
  • About
  • What’s For Dinner?
  • Videos
  • Shop

Project Meal Plan

Project Meal Plan is a food blog dedicated to make-ahead recipes, meal planning and preparing ahead.

  • Recipes
    • Recipe Filter
    • Popular
    • Meal Prep
    • Latest
    • Videos
  • Course
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Sides
    • Snacks
    • Sweets
  • Season
    • Winter
    • Spring
    • Summer
    • Fall
  • Method
    • Baked
    • Stovetop
    • Air Fryer
    • Instant Pot
    • No Heat
  • Meal Prep
    • Freezer Friendly
    • Lunches
    • Breakfasts
    • Chicken
    • Beef & Pork
    • Tips & Tricks
    • All Meal Prep
Home Meal Prep Breakfasts
DF Dairy Free V Vegetarian

Strawberry Peach Overnight Oats

Jump to Recipe
By: Danielle6 Comments Posted: 05/27/2021 Updated: 09/22/2021

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy.

These Strawberry Peach Overnight Oats are an easy grab & go meal prep breakfast! With a dash of cinnamon and nutmeg, it almost tastes like pie! Customize with any summer fruit to make it your fave! 
Jump to Recipe

mason jar full of strawberry peach overnight oats on a cutting board.
I’m going to assume you’ve never had overnight oats before (even though you probably have!). You don’t cook them. Brew is probably a more accurate term.

One night in the fridge and you’ve got about the same consistency of oatmeal you might get with a few minutes in some boiling water. Except it’s Summer, and I’m only into hot breakfasts if they involve cheese.

Think of the future happiness when you realize, in a morning haze, that breakfast is already made. Literally just grab a spoon and your jar of Strawberry Peach Overnight Oats. No heating, peeling, cracking, or slicing required.

Originally published August 31st, 2016!

Hello, it’s Danielle! It’s now May 2021 and this recipe is nearly five years old! It was the 10th recipe I ever published on the blog. WOW.

Today, I updated this post to be easier to follow, as well answer some common questions you might have about the recipe. I’ve also updated the photos! Text above is from 2016, but everything else has been rewritten.

What are the ingredients in these Strawberry Peach Overnight Oats?

The ingredients in these oats are simple and you might already have everything you need on hand. Feel free to customize the fruit!

Here are the ingredients I used for the recipe and some info about each one:

  • rolled oats – The backbone of any overnight oats recipe is rolled oats, also known as old-fashioned oats. I avoid ‘extra thick’ and just stick with regular rolled oats for overnight oats recipes.
  • unsweetened almond milk – I prefer to use unsweetened almond milk for my overnight oats recipes, but you can use any kind of milk you prefer, including dairy milk. 
  • pure maple syrup – This is the sweetener for the recipe, aside from the fruit. Just one tablespoon for each serving is sufficient. It adds a lovely maple flavor as well 
  • chia seeds – They act as thickener, and they’re also really good for you!
  • ground cinnamon & nutmeg – These spices help bring these overnight oats from blah to pie level goodness. Don’t skip! The best part is they work with pretty much any fruit you could swap for the strawberries and peaches.
  • salt – This recipe has a lot of sweetness going on and no other source of salt, so just a dash of fine sea salt here is super helpful to balance it all out.
  • yellow peach – If I had to pick only one fruit, I would skip the strawberries and head straight for the peaches. So juicy and perfect with the cinnamon and nutmeg. 
  • strawberries – I do love the combo of both of these summer fruits working together for a unique flavor combination. Strawberries are my favorite!

ingredients for one serving of strawberry peach overnight oats.

cutting fruit for the strawberry peach overnight oats.

How do you make these Strawberry Peach Overnight Oats?

One of the best things about overnight oats – they are incredibly easy to make. The hardest part can be figuring out what containers to use! For my overnight oats, I always use these Pint Sized Wide Mouth Mason Jars (affiliate link!).

To make your overnight oats, first make the oatmeal mixture. I find it’s easier to mix it up well if you wait to add the fruit.

I like to do this separately in each serving jar. This avoids an extra dish and any possibility of not evenly dividing the mixture.

Add all the ingredients, except the fruit, to each mason jar. For this recipe, that means 1/2 cup rolled oats, 3/4 cup milk, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon (or small pinch) ground nutmeg, and a small pinch of salt go into each jar.

Mix up the contents of each jar so your oatmeal and chia seeds are saturated and well combined. 

Next up, add the fruit. The exact amount will vary because not all peaches and strawberries are the same, but you should add about 2/3 cup of diced fruit to each serving of oats.

Push the diced fruit down so it’s mostly submerged under the milk. This helps reduce any browning that can occur. Put the lid on, and you’re done!

Store the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Some people choose to heat up their oats in the microwave, I just go for them cold! You do you!

Can I use regular dairy milk instead of almond milk?

Yes! For this recipe, you can use any kind of milk you want to use, including dairy milk. I just prefer to use unsweetened almond milk for my overnight oats.

pouring milk into the mason jars for each serving of strawberry peach overnight oats.

tops of the mason jars of strawberry peach overnight oats with lots of fresh fruit.

Testing Notes for the Strawberry Peach Overnight Oats

Here are a few things I noticed while testing this Strawberry Peach Overnight Oats recipe:

  • Pushing the fruit down so it is submerged under the milk is helpful to reduce browning.
  • The cinnamon, nutmeg and salt are vital to adding flavor. 
  • Chia seeds are optional, but they help give you a creamier, thicker final result.
  • Adding 3/4 cup of milk was the perfect amount of liquid for me. I found that 1/2 cup was too little.

How do you meal prep this recipe?

This recipe was meant for meal prep! While oats are traditionally served for breakfast, feel free to enjoy this meal prep mason jar meal at any time of the day.

The best way to meal prep this recipe is to prepare individual portions in jars or containers with lids. I use Pint Sized Wide Mouth Mason Jars (affiliate link!) for this purpose.

Mason jars are super easy to grab and take with you to work, school, or wherever you need to go. Eat as much as you want at a time, and save the rest for later. 

This recipe includes instructions to make as many servings of overnight oats at a time as you need. Don’t feel limited by the two serving suggestion! 

jar of strawberry peach overnight oats on a cutting board with fresh fruit.

spoonful of strawberry peach overnight oats.

Alternative Customization Ideas:

Here are some easy ways to customize this recipe to your tastes:

  • change up the fruit (you want about 2/3 cup for each serving) by subbing blueberries, bananas, cherries, kiwi, pineapple, etc
  • use a different kind of milk
  • add your favorite protein powder

Are these overnight oats freezer-friendly?

No, I would not suggest freezing this recipe. Make only as many as you need at one time, rather than making a big batch.

How to store, freeze & reheat:

To store: Store in a sealed container or jar in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

To freeze: I would not suggest freezing this recipe.

To reheat: I prefer to enjoy overnight old straight from the fridge, but you can also reheat in the microwave for 30 second intervals until hot. 

holding a jar of overnight oats with a gold spoon.

 

Did you make this? I want to see how it turned out! Tag me in your social media post @projectmealplan and use #projectmealplan when you share!

Recipe
mason jar full of strawberry peach overnight oats on a cutting board.

Strawberry Peach Overnight Oats

Yield: 2 servings 1x
Print Save Rate it
Prep: 10 minutesCook: 0 minutesTotal: 4 hours 10 minutes

These Strawberry Peach Overnight Oats are an easy grab & go meal prep breakfast! With a dash of cinnamon and nutmeg, it almost tastes like pie! Customize with any summer fruit to make it your fave!

Scale:

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats (or old-fashioned oats)
  • 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Small pinch of salt
  • 1 ripe yellow peach, diced
  • 4 strawberries, diced

Instructions

  1. Prepare oats: Divide all the ingredients except diced fruit between two wide mouth jars or other container with lid. Add the following ingredients to each serving of overnight oats: 1/2 cup rolled oats, 3/4 cup milk, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon (or small pinch) ground nutmeg, and a small pinch of salt. Mix thoroughly with a spoon. Next, divide the diced strawberry and peaches between each serving of oats, and push them down a bit until submerged in milk.
  2. Refrigerate & serve: Place the lid on the oats and store in the refrigerator overnight, or for at least 4 hours but ideally overnight. To serve, open the lid and stir to mix. Enjoy within 4 days.

Equipment

sharp knife and cutting board.

Misen Chef’s Knife

Buy Now →

Pint Sized Wide Mouth Mason Jars

Buy Now →

Notes

Fruit: Customize with any diced fruit you want! Add about 2/3 cup fruit to each serving of oats. Nutrition information estimated with My Fitness Pal.

Nutrition Information

  • Serving Size: 1 jar of oats
  • Calories: 342
  • Fat: 9g
  • Carbohydrates: 58g
  • Fiber: 11g
  • Protein: 8g
© Author: Danielle
Cuisine: American Method: No Heat
mason jar full of strawberry peach overnight oats on a cutting board.

Did You Make This?

I love seeing what you made! Leave a review below, and be sure to tag me at @ProjectMealPlan when you share a photo!

Tag me on Instagram Rate recipe
Recipe Card powered byTasty Recipes

Thank you so much for reading! Tag @projectmealplan on social media if you make these Strawberry Peach Overnight Oats! I’d love to see what you’ve created!

Strawberry Peach Overnight Oats Recipe - Pull this super tasty treat out of the fridge in the morning for some filling oats, strawberries and peaches in almond milk! Sooo creamy! - ProjectMealPlan.com
  • Share
  • Tweet
  • Save
  • Email

About Danielle

Hi, I’m Danielle! My passion for meal planning was born from a desire to save money and reduce food waste, and I want to share it with you! Besides cooking and photography, I absolutely love my cats & dog, growing food in my yard, and cheesy sandwiches! Read More...

You May Also Like...

  • cherry vanilla overnight oats in a mason jar with a gold spoon.
    Cherry Vanilla Overnight Oats
  • Carrot Cake Overnight Oats
  • 25 Bulk Meal Prep Ideas for Large Families
  • 20 Meal Prep Ideas for People Who Can't Stand Reheated Chicken
10 Meal Prep Lunches cover.

Get my FREE Meal Prep Lunches eBook!

Subscribe and receive my FREE Top 10 Meal Prep Lunches eBook PLUS recipes and meal prep tips weekly!

Reader Interactions

Leave a Comment Cancel reply

Have a question? Submit your question or comment below.

Recipe rating ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

  1. Lucy @ Globe Scoffers says

    Posted on 9/1/16 at 11:39 am

    What a fantastic breakfast to have, sounds and looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Danielle says

      Posted on 9/1/16 at 4:06 pm

      Thank you Lucy!! Thanks for checking it out. I love your blog!

      Reply
  2. Linda R Hofmeister says

    Posted on 8/9/21 at 1:02 pm

    Can steel cut oats be used for this recipe?

    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Danielle says

      Posted on 8/10/21 at 8:34 am

      Hi Linda – Yes, you can use steel cut oats! They’ll end up with a chewier texture that is not my personal preference, but very enjoyable to some. Definitely let them sit for at least 8 hours overnight! Enjoy! -Danielle

      Reply
      • Don says

        Posted on 12/27/21 at 7:14 am

        Are frozen fruits a good option?

        Reply
        • Danielle says

          Posted on 12/29/21 at 8:54 am

          Hi Don – Yes it is alright to use frozen fruits. Be careful of any extra ice on the fruit as that will add extra moisture into the oatmeal. Enjoy! -Danielle

          Reply

Primary Sidebar

bio
Follow Danielle on Instagram for more meal planning inspiration!
whats for dinner printable activities available now.

Popular

air fryer boneless bbq chicken thighs on a plate with tongs.

Air Fryer Boneless BBQ Chicken Thighs

meal prep unstuffed pepper bowls in glass 2 compartment containers.

Meal Prep Unstuffed Pepper Bowls

Chicken Bacon Ranch Potato Bake

Cilantro lime tahini dressing is perfect for salads and veggies!

Cilantro Lime Tahini Dressing

Meal Prep Lunches

Get my FREE Meal Prep Lunches eBook!

In Season

glass meal prep container with the green food lunch box meal prep.

Green Food Lunch Box Meal Prep

air fryer french toast bites on a plate with cup of syrup.

Air Fryer French Toast Bites

instant pot ginger chicken & rice soup in a bowl with a spoon

Instant Pot Ginger Chicken & Rice Soup

make ahead freezer friendly breakfast burrito cut in half on a plate.

Make-Ahead Freezer-Friendly Breakfast Burritos

Chia Pudding Breakfast Parfaits Four Ways

Instant Pot Cinnamon Apple Steel Cut Oats

explore

Free Meal Planning Resources

Weekly meal planner.
free downloads

Meal Planning Templates

Project meal plan
meal plan inspo

Join the Facebook Group

Favorite Cooking Tools
shop

Favorite Cooking Tools

10 Helpful Tips For Beginners
tips & tricks

10 Helpful Tips for Beginners

Explore Meal Prep

Breakfasts

Main Dishes

Tips & Tricks

Snacks

Lunches

Air Fryer

Instant Pot

Freezer Friendly

Meal Prep

Get My FREE Meal Prep Lunches eBook!

Privacy Policy

Accessibility

Disclaimers

Contact

© 2023 Project Meal Plan
Site Credits Designed by Melissa Rose Design Developed by Once Coupled
Back to Top