These Maple and Brown Sugar Overnight Oats are a deliciously cozy, yet high-protein and high-fiber breakfast – perfect for easy meal prep!

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Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe:

These maple brown sugar overnight oats are SUCH an easy breakfast! It takes just a few minutes of prep time and boom – breakfast is in the fridge, ready when you are!
Low maintenance meal prep – I’m totally okay with meal prep and the overall mindset that being a little high maintenance can help me be a little lower maintenance later on, but the beautiful thing about overnight oats is that even the prep is low maintenance!
Deliciously cozy – maple brown sugar is a classic oatmeal flavor for good reason! These are delicious!
They’re filling and satisfying – all the protein and fiber fuels you up (without slowing you down) for hours!
Family-friendly – even my pickiest eater loves these overnight oats.

Ingredient Notes & Substitutions:

For a full ingredient list with quantities, please check out the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

ingredients to make maple brown sugar overnight oatmeal

Oats – I recommend old-fashioned oats for the best texture. Using quick cooking or steel cut oats will require different liquid ratios.
Chia Seeds – these little seeds are a fiber powerhouse, also full of healthy fats. They’re also hydrophilic, meaning they absorb water, which helps to create the creamy consistency.
Flax Seeds – I love using a mix of chia and flax seeds in my overnight oats recipes. It adds a little more nutrient variety, while still dialing up the fiber content. Make sure to use ground flax seed, as that’s better for your body’s digestion and nutrient absorption.
Greek Yogurt – adds protein (without protein powder), as well as aids in the creamy texture.
Milk – this is the liquid that the oats and seeds absorb to become a thicker, softer consistency. I like to use an ultra-filtered dairy milk for a little extra protein.
Brown Sugar and Maple Syrup – for sweetness and the signature flavor of cozy brown sugar and maple oats!
Flavor Enhancers – a little cinnamon and vanilla extract enhance the sweet and cozy vibes.

How to Make Maple and Brown Sugar Overnight Oats

For complete instructions, please check out the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

ingredients layered in a jar to make maple and brown sugar overnight oats

Overnight oats are so simple to make. Full instructions below, but just mix everything together and pop it in the fridge overnight!

Tips and Variations

No Added Sugar – use a no added sugar yogurt, as well as sugar-free substitutes for maple syrup and brown sugar.
Dairy-Free – use your favorite plant-based milk and Greek yogurt-style alternative.
Extra Protein – add a half or a whole scoop of vanilla protein powder to get an even bigger boost of protein.
Gluten-Free – this overnight oatmeal is naturally gluten-free. Use certified gluten-free oats if you need them!

maple and brown sugar overnight oats mixed up in a jar

Overnight Oats Toppings:

Adding toppings to overnight oats is a fun way to boost both the flavor, satisfying textures, and nutrition! Here are some overnight oats toppings suggestions:

Granola
Pumpkin seeds
Sunflower seeds
Crushed almonds
Peanuts
Chopped walnuts
Chopped pecans
Drizzle of almond butter or peanut butter
Toasted coconut shreds
Mini chocolate chips
Brown sugar
Cinnamon
Maple syrup
Greek yogurt
Banana slices
Fresh berries
Freeze-dried berries
Raisins

overnight oats topped with maple syrup, brown sugar, and chopped almonds

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