Overnight Oats, Three Ways

March 26, 2026

 

Overnight Oats, Three Ways: Apple Pie, Peach Crisp or PB&J

Looking for a healthy breakfast that feels effortless and still tastes like a treat? Overnight oats are the ultimate make-ahead morning solution. They’re creamy, nourishing, endlessly customizable, and perfect for busy weekdays.
This simple base recipe comes together in minutes and can be transformed with your favorite mix-ins and toppings. Below, we’re sharing three delicious variations to get you started: Apple Pie, Peach Crisp and PB&J.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 5 jars
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 275

Ingredients
  

Overnight oats
  • 2 1/2 cups whole rolled oats
  • 5 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey or stevia can be used
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 1/4 cups plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 3 1/3 cups unsweetened almond milk
Apple Pie
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce per jar
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon or apple pie spice per jar
  • Diced apple
  • 1 tbsp Chopped pecans
Peach Crisp
  • Peach slices
  • Granola
PB&J
  • 1 tbsp Strawberry Chia Jam per jar (See Recipe)
  • 1 tbsp Peanut butter per jar
  • 2 tbsp Chopped strawberries
  • 3 Raspberries
  • 1 tbsp Chopped peanuts

Equipment

  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring cups
  • knife for dicing fruit
  • spoon for stirring
  • 5 Le Parfait jars with lids, mason jars or other lidded jars.

Method
 

  1. Divide the oats (1/2 cup), chia seeds (1 Tbsp), maple syrup (1/2 tsp), sea salt, and Greek yogurt (1/4 cup), if using, among 5 jars.
  2. Pour the almond milk (2/3 cup) evenly into each jar. Stir well until fully combined and no chia seeds remain clumped at the bottom.
  3. Cover and refrigerate overnight, or for up to 5 days.
  4. In the morning, top with your desired toppings and finish with an extra drizzle of maple syrup, if desired
Apple Pie Overnight Oats
  1. For an apple pie version, stir applesauce and cinnamon into each jar with other ingredents before refrigerating overnight.
  2. In the morning, top with diced apple, chopped pecans, cinnamon apples, and a drizzle of maple syrup, if desired.
Peach Crisp
  1. For peach crisp overnight oats, make the plain overnight oat base. Refrigerate overnight.
  2. In the morning, top with peach slices, granola, and drizzles of maple syrup, if desired.
PB&J Overnight Oats
  1. For a PB&J version, leave the oat base plain overnight.
  2. In the morning, top with chia jam, peanut butter, chopped strawberries, raspberries, and chopped peanuts
Make It Your Own
  1. One of the best things about overnight oats is how easy they are to customize. Prep all 5 jars the same way, or mix and match flavors throughout the week for a breakfast routine that never gets boring.

Notes

The base overnight oats are around 275 calories per jar.  The toppings you choose will add more calories.
 

Strawberry Chia Jam Recipe