Can I use canned peaches for overnight oats?

Yes. Drain them first so the oats do not get watery, and taste before adding maple syrup, since tinned peaches are often already sweet.

How do I keep granola crunchy in overnight oats?

Add it in the morning, just before eating. Granola left in overnight oats goes soft within a few hours.

Can I eat peach crisp overnight oats warm?

Yes. Warm the oats and peaches briefly, then add the granola on top afterwards.

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Peach Crisp

Light, fruity, and refreshing - perfect for summer mornings or when you want something that won't weigh you down. The natural sweetness of peaches means you can go easy on added sugars. Ideal for hot weather, pre-workout meals, or when you're in the mood for something bright and fresh.

Time: 365 min
Method: Layer
Serves: 1
Energy: 580 kcal
Protein: 18 g

Go to the method

Bowl of peach crisp overnight oats topped with fresh peach slices, granola and maple syrup

Method

Step 1: Layer fresh peach slices generously over your DIY Oats base.
Step 2: Add a crunchy granola topping and finish with a light drizzle of maple syrup.
Step 3: The peaches will release their juices overnight, naturally sweetening the oats.
Step 4: In winter, you can use canned peaches - just drain them first.
Step 5: The granola stays crispy if you add it just before eating.

Notes from the Department

Light and fruity

Nutrition

1 serving

580 cal | 18g protein | 13g fiber

2 servings

1160 cal | 36g protein | 26g fiber

Estimates. Not medical advice.

Why it works

Peaches give up their juice overnight, and the oats underneath soak it up. By morning the base tastes gently of peach all the way through, which is why you can keep the maple syrup light. The granola is the crisp in peach crisp, so it matters when it goes in: add it just before eating and it stays crunchy against the soft fruit.

If you are using tinned peaches

Drain them well, or the oats will be wetter than you want. Tinned peaches are usually sweeter than fresh, so you may not need the maple syrup at all. Frozen peach slices also work; let them thaw in the jar overnight and they release even more juice.

Make it yours

A pinch of cinnamon or a little ginger under the peaches takes it closer to a baked crisp. Toasted oats or chopped almonds can stand in for granola. If you have no DIY Oats jar, soak rolled oats, milk, chia seeds and a few almonds overnight and layer the peaches over that.

Storage

It keeps well in the fridge for a day. Store the granola separately so it does not go soft.

Questions people ask

Can I use canned peaches for overnight oats?: Yes. Drain them first so the oats do not get watery, and taste before adding maple syrup, since tinned peaches are often already sweet.
How do I keep granola crunchy in overnight oats?: Add it in the morning, just before eating. Granola left in overnight oats goes soft within a few hours.
Can I eat peach crisp overnight oats warm?: Yes. Warm the oats and peaches briefly, then add the granola on top afterwards.