These maple brown sugar overnight oats are the perfect cozy breakfast treat for busy mornings. They're sweet, creamy, and ready to go whenever you are. Just mix everything up the night before and enjoy in the morning, no cooking required!
In my opinion, maple syrup and brown sugar are an amazing flavor combo that can give any dish instant ~autumn vibes~.
And since oatmeal is already a pretty comforting food, it's the perfect backdrop for this cozy and warm flavor combo!
You can make this easy maple and brown sugar overnight oats recipe with 8 simple ingredients, and only about 5 minutes prep.
Your future self will thank you when you roll out of bed the next day and already have an amazing breakfast ready to go!
Hungry for more overnight oats?
If you love overnight oats but want to mix it up a bit, try my recipes for chocolate protein overnight oats and banana chia overnight oats!
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Recipe ingredients
Ingredient notes
- Greek yogurt: you will need plain unsweetened Greek yogurt (fat free, low fat, or full fat will all work).
- Milk: any type of milk will work, including almond, soy, etc.
- Maple syrup: since this is one of the predominant flavors, I highly recommend pure maple syrup.
- Brown sugar: I recommend dark brown sugar for deeper flavor, but light brown sugar works well also.
Step by step photos
Here's how to make the maple brown sugar overnight oats, step by step:
Step 1
Add all the dry ingredients to a small container (a glass jar or small bowl). Mix well to combine.
Step 2
Add the wet ingredients: milk, maple syrup, and vanilla.
Step 3
Stir everything together well. Cover the overnight oats and let them soak in the fridge overnight (minimum 6 hours).
Step 4
When ready to eat, stir the oats again and add your favorite toppings.
Tips and tricks
- A 16-ounce glass jar with a lid works really well for overnight oats. It's a good size - not too big, but leaves enough room for stirring. If you don't want to use a jar, any small food storage container, or even a bowl will work. Just make sure the container you are using holds 12 ounces are more, to make sure everything fits.
- If the container you are using doesn't have a lid, just seal it well with plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
- Because these oats have maple syrup and brown sugar, they are sweet, of course! In my opinion, they are sweet, but not overly so. However, if you prefer your oatmeal on the less sweet side, you can reduce the amount of maple and brown sugar stirred into the oats. Then, if needed, you can always add a bit more during serving.
Topping ideas
For my maple brown sugar overnight oats, I went with dried figs, sliced almonds, and a little bit extra brown sugar and maple syrup. But, there are so many flavors and textures you can add to enhance your overnight oats.
Here are some add-in ideas that would work really well with the maple, brown sugar, and vanilla flavors:
Dried fruit:
- raisins
- dates
- dried figs
- dried cranberries
- apricots
Fresh fruit:
- apples
- pears
- bananas
- figs
- persimmons
Nut butters:
- peanut butter
- cashew butter
- almond butter
Crunchy toppings:
- chopped or sliced nuts
- granola
- pumpkin seeds
Other toppings:
- maple syrup drizzle and/or brown sugar sprinkle
- shredded coconut or coconut chips
Recipe FAQs
All of my overnight oats recipes include chia seeds. Chia seeds are not required, but, I like to include them because they help create a thicker, creamier texture by absorbing some of the liquid in the oats. (Did you know chia can absorb up to 12 times their weight in liquid?)
If you don't like chia seeds or don't have them, you can make the recipe without. Just be aware the consistency of the oats will be a little thinner.
Overnight oats can be served straight out of the fridge, there is no need to heat them. But, if you want a hot breakfast, feel free to microwave the overnight oats for 1 minute on high. Stir the oats. If they need more time, continue microwaving in 30 second increments on high, stirring in between, until hot.
Old-fashioned rolled oats are best for making overnight oats. While you could use quick oats, they tend to turn a little mushy during the overnight soak. If you don't mind that, feel free to use quick oats.
Steel-cut oats have the opposite problem - they have a very firm texture and it would take a long soak for them to soften up. Old-fashioned rolled oats are the perfect middle ground between quick oats and steel-cut oats. After soaking, you end up with a soft, creamy, but not mushy consistency.
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Maple Brown Sugar Overnight Oats
Overnight oats have never been so cozy! These creamy oats are flavored with the warm flavors of maple syrup, brown sugar and vanilla.
Ingredients
- ½ cup (40 g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon (13 g) packed dark brown sugar (can substitute light)
- 1 tablespoon (12 g) chia seeds
- pinch salt
- ½ cup (117 g) milk
- ¼ cup (57 g) plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons (30 g) maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add the rolled oats, packed brown sugar, chia seeds, and pinch salt to a bowl or glass jar. Stir to combine.
- Add the milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir well to combine, making sure there are no dry pockets of oats in the corners of the jar/bowl.
- Cover the container and place in the fridge for at least 6 hours, or up to 24 hours. When you're ready to enjoy the oats, stir them again, and add your favorite toppings (see notes for topping ideas).
Notes
The oats are on the sweeter side. In my opinion, they are sweet, but not overly so. However, if you prefer your oatmeal less sweet, you can reduce the amount of maple and brown sugar stirred in to the oats. Then, if needed, you can always add a bit more during serving.
After the initial soaking period, any leftovers can be stored for an additional 2 - 3 days, covered in the fridge.
Topping ideas: dried fruit (raisins, dates, dried figs, dried cranberries), fresh fruit (chopped apple, pear, banana), nut butters (peanut, cashew, or almond butter), chopped nuts, and/or an additional drizzle of maple syrup or sprinkle of brown sugar.
The nutrition information below was calculated with low fat milk and low fat Greek yogurt. This nutrition information is an estimate only. The nutrition counts of your dish will vary based on the brands and exact amounts of ingredients used. This information was provided by an online nutrition calculator, and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical, health, or nutritional advice. See our full nutrition disclosure policy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 444
- Sugar: 40.6 g
- Sodium: 162 mg
- Fat: 6.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 61.3 g
- Fiber: 6.1 g
- Protein: 8.6 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
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