Bright, creamy, and naturally sweet, this citrus-infused breakfast feels like sunshine in a bowl.
What Was Princess Diana’s Favorite Breakfast?
Princess Diana’s favorite breakfast was surprisingly simple: overnight oats… But with a twist. These overnight oats are old-fashioned oats soaked in citrus juice overnight, served with yogurt, grated apple, blueberries, and walnuts. A no-cook breakfast that feels refreshing, balanced, and fit for any morning routine.
When I first heard of it I was skeptical. I’ve made plenty of versions of overnight oats (Tiramisu Overnight Oats and Banana Bread Overnight Oats anyone?!) but I have never heard of making them with citrus juice instead of milk… I of course had to give it a try and was absolutely blown away. Somehow it just works and all comes together.
It’s the just right combination of creamy and crunchy and sweet but not too sweet. It’s truly perfect.
What You’ll Need for This Royal Breakfast
- Old-Fashioned Oats: Use rolled oats for the best texture. Avoid instant or steel-cut oats.
- Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice: You can use any variety, but I prefer clementines for the best flavor!
- Salt: Brings out the flavor and balances the sweetness.
- Vanilla Extract: For a little extra flavor.
- Honeycrisp Apple: Crisp, juicy texture that complements creamy oats; any firm apple works.
- Blueberries: They add extra texture to the dish, nutrients, and a little sweetness.
- Toasted Walnuts: Add nutty crunch; toast lightly for the best flavor.
- Vanilla Greek Yogurt: Adds creaminess and protein; use plain or dairy-free alternatives.
- Honey: Drizzle to taste for extra sweetness.
Variations:
- Swap walnuts for pecans (my favorite!) or almonds.
- Use mixed citrus juice (orange + grapefruit) for something new.
- Add chia seeds or flax for more texture and fiber.
How to Make Princess Diana Overnight Oats
- Stir together oats, orange juice, vanilla, and salt.
- Let set overnight.
- Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
- Toast nuts ahead for richer flavor.
- I like to use a wide mouth mason jar to prep them in.
- Prep several jars at once for grab-and-go breakfasts.
- Stir before topping — oats can settle overnight.
- Add toppings right before serving to keep fruit crisp.
More Overnight Oat Recipes
Princess Diana Overnight Oats
Equipment
- widemouth mason jar
Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup fresh squeezed orange juice
- ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch salt
Toppings
- ½ honeycrisp apple grated
- 1 tablespoon toasted walnuts
- 1 tablespoon vanilla Greek yogurt
- blueberries optional
- honey optional, to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl, stir together the oats, orange juice, vanilla, and salt. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- To serve, top with shredded apple, blueberries, walnuts, Greek yogurt, and a drizzle of honey (if desired). Enjoy immediately.
Nutrition
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