Maple French Toast Overnight Oats

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Maple French Toast Overnight Oats are a creamy, spoonable breakfast with a perfect blend of warming cinnamon, nutty nutmeg, creamy vanilla, and sweet maple notes. These French toast overnight oats were inspired by the classic breakfast favorite: French toast drizzled with maple syrup.

Why You’ll Love This No-Cook Maple French Toast Overnight Oats Recipe

• Simple, basic pantry ingredients for a one-dish meal.
• Easy and delicious, with minimal prep time, overnight oats “cook” in the fridge.
• Creamy porridge with a classic French toast flavor you’ll love!
• In many ways, no-cook overnight oats are healthier than cooked oatmeal.
• A great source of essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber.

Fun Facts About No-Cook Overnight Oats Recipes

Oats are naturally gluten-free whole grains, but they’re often processed alongside wheat. If you need to avoid gluten, choose oats labeled gluten-free, like the Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free oats used here.

The long, slow “cooking” process occurs when starch in the oat breaks down as the liquid is absorbed. During this process, another benefit of making no-cook overnight oats is that the level of natural phytic acid, sometimes called an “anti-nutrient,” may be reduced. (Anti-nutrient is just a fancy way to say a substance interferes with the absorption of other nutrients.)

Ingredients

For this delicious overnight oat recipe, you need the following ingredients:

• 1 cup Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• dash of nutmeg
• 1 cup vanilla-flavored almond or soy milk
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• Toasted pecans, chopped (optional)

Instructions

1. Measure 1 cup of Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Old Fashioned Oats into a measuring cup. Add ½ a teaspoon of cinnamon and a dash of nutmeg and stir.

1. Pour the oats into a mug or jar.

1. Add 1 cup of vanilla-flavored almond or soy milk (or regular milk), mixed with two tablespoons of maple syrup. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

1. Top with chopped pecans before eating, if desired.

If you can’t get enough of cozy oat goodness, be sure to check out my Overnight Oats with Fruit, Cracklin’ Oat Bran Clone, and Blueberry Coffee Cake. Each recipe brings its own twist on oats – whether you’re craving something quick, crunchy, or perfectly sweet.

Overnight Maple French Toast Oat Tips

• No-cook overnight oats can be enjoyed cold or heated (microwave them for 40-60 seconds on HIGH or until the desired temperature). 
• Don’t “wing it” with the oat-to-milk ratio. Too little liquid gives you thick, cement-like oats, and too much makes them soupy.
• Assemble and portion out dry ingredients into several mason jars and store in a cool, dry place until ready for use; add your liquid and refrigerate as needed.

How To Toast Pecans

If you like pecans, toast some chopped pecans at 350°F for about 10 minutes, allow them to cool, and store them in an airtight container or zip-top bag. You can do this the night before, then top the oats before eating.

The beauty of Maple French Toast Overnight Oats is that you place your ingredients in your mug, stir, refrigerate, and leave it alone until the morning, and voilà – breakfast is ready.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you eat French toast overnight oats cold?

Yes! Enjoy them cold, straight from the fridge, or warm them in the microwave for 40 to 60 seconds on high.

What’s the right ratio of oats to milk?

Use 1 cup of old-fashioned rolled oats to 1 cup of milk. Too little liquid makes the oats thick and pasty, and too much makes them soupy.

Can I use steel-cut or quick oats instead of rolled oats?

This recipe is made for old-fashioned rolled oats, which soften overnight into a creamy, spoonable texture. Steel-cut oats stay very chewy without cooking, and quick oats can turn mushy.

How do I make overnight oats thicker or thinner?

For thicker oats, add a little less milk. For thinner oats, stir in a splash more milk in the morning before you eat them.

Do overnight oats need to be refrigerated?

Yes. Because they’re made with milk, keep them covered in the refrigerator overnight and until you’re ready to eat them.

Can I meal prep overnight oats?

Yes. Portion the dry ingredients into several mason jars and store them in a cool, dry place. The night before you want one, add the milk and maple syrup and refrigerate.

Are overnight oats gluten-free?

They are when you use oats labeled gluten-free, like Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Old Fashioned Rolled Oats. Regular oats are often processed alongside wheat.

How long do overnight oats last in the fridge?

They will last up to 3 days in a covered jar, but are best eaten the next day.

Last Bite

Try this simple overnight oats recipe and leave a comment below to share how you customized yours! Save or pin it for busy mornings when you need a quick, wholesome start.