Maple Brown Sugar Overnight Oats (High Protein)

These maple brown sugar overnight oats are creamy, delicious and great for cooler fall mornings. They’re perfectly sweet and full of the warm and cozy flavors like brown sugar, cinnamon, and maple syrup.

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Why you’ll love this one

Overnight oats just like these are one of my favorite breakfast options. Here’s why:

• They’re a super nutritious breakfast. These oats are packed with 22 grams of protein and 9g of fiber per serving.
• Overnight oats are an easy breakfast, making them the perfect breakfast for busy mornings. You can prep these ahead with simple ingredients and grab and go when it’s time.
• They’re a filling breakfast! Is there anything worse than eating breakfast and feeling like you need a snack 30 minutes later? The protein and fiber in this easy overnight oats recipe will keep you full all morning.

The best part about these maple brown sugar oats is that they’re absolutely delicious. If you love the comforting flavors of brown sugar, cinnamon and maple syrup, you’re going to really love this one.

Ingredients

Rolled oats: Make sure to grab rolled oats for this recipe, as instant oats or quick oats won’t give the same texture. You can use steel-cut oats, but they’ll be chewier. Oats are full of health benefits!

Chia seeds: Chia seeds add protein, fiber and healthy fats. If you don’t have any, use ground flax seed instead.

Light brown sugar and pure maple syrup: Just a small amount of brown sugar and maple syrup add the perfect amount of sweetness.

Greek yogurt: I love using Greek yogurt as my protein source for these oats. Use plain or vanilla flavored. You can use a plant-based yogurt too, but it will be much lower in protein.

Milk: Use whatever type of milk you normally use. You can use regular milk or dairy-free milk like oat milk, almond milk, coconut milk, cashew milk, or soy milk.

Vanilla extract: Vanilla extract adds even more flavor. If you use vanilla yogurt, feel free to skip.

How to make maple brown sugar overnight oats

1. Add the rolled oats, chia seeds, cinnamon and brown sugar to a small bowl, 16-oz mason jar, or any single-serve sealable container.
2. Add the Greek yogurt, vanilla, milk, and maple syrup.

3. Stir well until thoroughly combined.
4. Set in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
5. Top with granola or toasted nuts and enjoy!

I prefer to make overnight oats in a 16-oz mason jar with a washable non-metal lid. Nothing against metal lids, I just prefer these!

You can also purchase overnight oats containers, like these.

Recipe FAQ

Can you eat overnight oats warm?

I think they’re best cold, but of course you can heat them up if you want to! Just microwave them in 30-second increments (usually about 60-90 seconds total).

How long do overnight oats last in the fridge?

You can store your overnight oats in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container.

How long do overnight oats take to set?

Overnight oats take at least 2 hours to start setting, but I recommend waiting a minimum of four hours.

Variations

• Add a tablespoon of peanut butter, almond butter, or cashew butter before eating to add even more flavor and healthy fats.
• Top with granola if you like a bit more texture variation.
• Add fresh fruit like banana slices or fresh berries before serving for the perfect flavor combination.
• Add a drizzle of extra maple syrup before serving for more maple flavor.
• Sprinkle some flaky sea salt on top to bring out the sweetness of the oats.

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