Peach Overnight Oats (with Greek Yogurt)

Name: Peach Overnight Oats (with Greek Yogurt)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 255 min
Ingredients: 3 medium ripe peaches (divided ); ¾ cup milk; 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or to taste. You might need more if your peaches aren't very sweet or less if they are. ); 1 teaspoon vanilla extra; ¾ teaspoon cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (or vanilla Greek yogurt is also really great, but you would likely need less maple syrup); 1½ cups uncooked rolled oats (use certified gluten free if needed); 2 tablespoons chia seeds

By Taesha Butler on May 25, 2015 (updated Jun 12, 2026)

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5 from 3 votes

These peach overnight oats with Greek yogurt are thick, creamy, and packed with real peach flavor in every bite thanks to a simple blended peach trick that makes these oats taste extra peachy. A filling make-ahead breakfast that is perfect for warm mornings when hot oatmeal just isn’t the vibe.

A glass jar filled with creamy peach overnight oats, topped with whipped cream, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and peach slices, with fresh peaches and another jar in the background. Two metal spoons rest nearby.

I could eat these overnight oats every summer morning

Once the weather starts warming up, these peach overnight oats basically become my default breakfast situation. They’re creamy, filling, and sitting there waiting for me in the fridge when I absolutely do not feel like cooking breakfast on a summer morning. Between the oats, chia seeds, and Greek yogurt, they have enough staying power to actually hold me over through busy mornings instead of leaving me hungry an hour later. Very much similar easy peasy breakfast prep energy as my pumpkin pie overnight oats…just swapped from cozy fall flavors for some sunny summer vibes.

One thing that really makes these overnight oats with peaches special is that I blend most of the peaches right into the milk mixture instead of just stirring in chopped peaches (though we do keep some aside to add at the end for texture). It’s a little trick I’ve used for years because it makes every bite taste naturally peachy instead of only getting that peach flavor every few spoonfuls when you find a chunk. Kind of like peach yogurt energy, but in overnight oats form. Then I still fold in diced peaches at the end because those little juicy bites of actual peach are half the fun. The blended peaches also naturally sweeten the oats a bit and help balance the tanginess of the Greek yogurt without needing tons of maple syrup.

These are such a light lift to quickly prep in just 10 minutes and then a legit breakfast is ready for us to grab and go during those busy summer mornings….or those slow and sleepy ones when we simply just don’t want to cook. I usually top mine with whatever berries we have on hand while Ken and Allie go straight for peanut butter drizzles and extra peaches on top. I hope you try them, love them and they end up being your unofficial breakfast of summer too.

Let’s make breakfast together. Just you and me…

A person slices fresh peaches on a wooden cutting board for peach overnight oats. Halved and cut peach pieces are scattered on the board, with a peach pit nearby and a bowl of oats in the background. — Start by cutting your peaches. No need to peel if you don’t want to.

A blender filled with peach slices, milk, cinnamon, and other ingredients for peach overnight oats is surrounded by a bowl of oats, a bowl of yogurt, chia seeds, and a cutting board with sliced peaches. A hand holds the blender. — Add some of the peaches to a blender with milk, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon and salt.

Overhead view of a blender filled with orange smoothie surrounded by a bowl of yogurt, oats, sliced peaches, and chia seeds—perfect ingredients for peach overnight oats. A hand is holding the blender, ready to blend it all together. — And blend. Set aside for a minute.

A person holds a bowl filled with yogurt, chia seeds, and oats—perfect for peach overnight oats. Nearby are sliced peaches on a cutting board and a blender with a creamy orange mixture on a marble countertop. — Add the oats, Greek yogurt and chia seeds to a bowl and mix.

A person pours a blended peach mixture from a blender into a bowl of oats, preparing delicious peach overnight oats; sliced peaches and a knife rest on a cutting board nearby on the marble surface. — Add the the mixture from the blender to the bowl.

A person stirs a bowl of peach overnight oats with a spatula on a marble countertop, next to a cutting board with sliced peaches and a knife. — Mix to combine.

A hand uses a knife to transfer chopped peaches from a wooden cutting board into a bowl of peach overnight oats on a white marble surface. — Add the remaining peaches to the bowl.

A person stirring a bowl of peach overnight oats with diced fruit using a black spoon, on a white marble surface, with a cutting board and knife nearby. — Stir the peaches in.

A person holds a white bowl and stirs a mixture of oats, yogurt, fruit, and peach overnight oats. Three glass jars filled with the same mixture are on a marble countertop nearby. — Portion out into air-tight containers.

A person holds a glass jar filled with peach overnight oats on a white surface, surrounded by three other similar jars, some featuring orange rubber seals and metal clasps. — Store in the fridge.

Words of wisdom from making these for over a decade

Taste your peaches first. Some are super sweet and your overnight oats will barely need maple syrup while other peaches aren’t as sweet and you might find definitely need some help.
Vanilla Greek yogurt is so good in this too, but will make the oats sweeter than plain yogurt, so wait to add the maple syrup until Step 3 when you add the diced peaches so you can taste to see if the oats even need more sweetening.
Ripe peaches blend much better and give the best flavor and natural sweetness. Frozen peaches work too, but thaw them first. And also taste. I have found some frozen peaches to be surprisingly bland.
If your peaches are extra juicy, add another ½ tablespoon chia seeds so the oats still thicken up nicely.
These overnight oats are good to go after a few hours, but they get extra thick and creamy the longer they sit. I recommend 4 hours of chill time but ideally overnight.
If you don’t love super cold oats, microwave them for about 30–45 seconds to take the chilled edge off.

A glass jar filled with creamy peach overnight oats, chia seeds, and juicy peach chunks, topped with whipped cream and more peach pieces. A spoon holds a scoop above the jar. Sliced peaches and oats are scattered nearby.

5 from 3 votes