Peach Melba overnight oats are an easy make-ahead breakfast that's perfect for camping, road trips, or a busy morning on-the-go. Made with fresh peaches and raspberries in a jam-swirled oat mixture, it's a breakfast you'll happily jump out of bed for.
As far as make-ahead camping breakfasts go, you can't really beat a jar of creamy oats topped with fresh peaches and raspberries that requires no extra work in the morning beyond locating a spoon and removing the lid. Feel free to play around with other fruit and jam combinations that are in season, like rhubarb and apple or strawberry and blueberry.
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Ingredients and Substitutions
- Oats--I recommend using regular whole rolled oats for this recipe. You may also see them labeled old-fashioned oats. Don't use steel-cut oats as they won't soften enough, and avoid quick oats as they'll become mushy after sitting overnight.
- Oat milk--I like the flavor of oat milk here, but you can use any type of milk, whether dairy or non-dairy.
- Greek yogurt--You can make this with low-fat or full-fat Greek yogurt. The higher the fat content of your yogurt, the thicker your finished overnight oats will be.
- Peach--Choose a sweet-smelling peach that gives slightly when pressed but isn't mushy. Avoid any peaches that have cuts or bruises or that feel very soft or very hard.
- Raspberries--Look for firm, plump raspberries. Avoid ones that are very soft or mushy.
How to Make Overnight Oats
1. Stir the oats, milk, Greek yogurt, and a pinch of salt together in a jar with lid.
2. Dollop the jam over the oat mixture, then top with peaches and raspberries. Cover and chill overnight.
FAQs
Originally a French dessert that combined peaches and raspberries with ice cream, Peach Melba was invented to honor Australian opera singer Nellie Melba. The classic pairing of the two fruits has endured since its conception in 1893, and can be found in dessert, jam, ice cream, and cocktail combinations today.
You can make this overnight oats recipe up to 5 days in advance, but since raspberries soften quite quickly, I recommend enjoying it within 2 days of making it.
Tips and Troubleshooting
- The oat mixture will be very thin and liquid-y after stirring together. This is normal and the mixture will thicken overnight as it sits.
- This recipe is suitable for gluten-free and vegetarian diets. Be sure to check that your oats are certified gluten-free, if this is a dietary concern.
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Recipe
Peach Melba Overnight Oats
Equipment
- 16-ounce jar with lid
Ingredients
- ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup oat milk or other dairy or non-dairy milk
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt low-fat or full-fat
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon raspberry jam
- ¼ cup diced peaches
- ¼ cup fresh raspberries
Instructions
- In a lidded jar, combine the oats, milk, yogurt, and a pinch of salt. Stir well to combine.
- Dollop the jam over the top. It will sink into the mixture and disappear. This is fine and completely normal.
- Place the peaches and raspberries on top. Screw the lid onto the jar and chill in the fridge for 8 hours or overnight. The oats are best enjoyed within 2 days.
Notes
- Let it thicken--The oat mixture will be very thin and liquid-y after stirring together. This is normal and the mixture will thicken overnight as it sits.
- Dietary--This recipe is suitable for gluten-free and vegetarian diets. Be sure to check that your oats are certified gluten-free, if this is a dietary concern.
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