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Have you heard of Princess Diana’s supposed favorite breakfast? It’s a refreshing overnight oats recipe made with orange juice, apple, yogurt, and honey. A royal yet simple start to your day! It’s creamy, naturally sweet, and full of texture and flavor.

a jar filled with overnight oats topped with chopped apples and blueberries.
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Wondering who came up with this princess Diana’s overnight oats recipe? According to her former chef Darren McGrady, who shared on his youtube channel, that this overnight oats was one of Princess Diana’s go-to breakfasts, back in the early 1990s. He says she discovered it during a stay at a Swiss health clinic, where she tried Bircher muesli, which is a kind of Swiss oat dish, and loved it so much she asked for that recipe every morning.

Recipe Overview

Skill Level
Beginner
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
0 mins

Recipe Tips

  • Use freshly squeezed orange juice for the best flavor.
  • Add a pinch of cinnamon or cardamom if you want a cozy flavor twist.
  • Let the oats chill long enough (overnight or at least 4–6 hours) so the oats soften well and flavors meld.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.

Ingredients needed and notes

Here are the ingredients I used to make these overnight oats. Full measurements are listed further down in the recipe card.

ingredients for princess diana's overnight oats
  • Oats: Use rolled oats if possible instead of quick oats for a better texture.
  • Fresh orange juice and orange zest: Use fresh orange juice instead of bottled orange juice.
  • Sweetener: I used raw honey, but agave or maple syrup works.
  • Cinnamon: you can swap with cardamom or skip.
  • Vanilla extract: for added flavor. If you use vanilla-flavored yogurt, then you don’t need to use vanilla extract.
  • Apple of choice: I like Honeycrisp.
  • 1 lemon, juice only
  • Full-fat Greek yogurt (the thick & creamy kind): You can use vanilla-flavored yogurt or any full-fat dairy-free option.
  • Fresh blueberries
  • Toasted walnuts or pecans, roughly chopped: You don’t really have to toast it if you’d rather not.

How to make Princess Diana’s Overnight Oats

To a mixing bowl, add the oats, orange juice, orange zest, honey, and cinnamon. Mix well to combine. Cover with cling film and refrigerate overnight.

process shot putting the overnight oats ingredients together.

Just before serving, cut the apple and toss it with the lemon juice. You can also just shred the apples if you like.

To a bowl, add the lemon-coated apples, soaked oats, together with the yogurt, blueberries, and walnuts.

process shot mixing the overnight oats ingredients.

Mix well to combine. Transfer into jars or jugs and serve. You can store the overnight oats in the fridge for up to 3 days.


Common question

Can I make it vegan?

Yes. You can use agave in place of honey, and swap the yogurt with a dairy-free option.

Will quick oats work?

Technically, quick oats will work if it’s all you have, even though the texture will be much better with rolled oats.

Can it be frozen?

I do not recommend freezing overnight oats. Once thawed, the ingredients will separate, and the texture and flavor will not be the same.

How long does it last?

This overnight oat recipe will last up to 3 days in the fridge.

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Princess Diana’s Overnight Oats

By: Rena
Servings: 2
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 0 minutes
Rest Time: 4 hours
Total: 4 hours 10 minutes
a mason jar with overnight oats topped with chopped apples, blueberries, and walnuts.
These overnight oats were one of Princess Diana’s go-to breakfasts. It's light, fruity, and easy to make with simple ingredients. Perfect for a healthy morning treat.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 tablespoon raw honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 medium apple of choice
  • 1 lemon, juice only
  • 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt, the thick & creamy kind
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1/2 cup toasted walnuts or pecans, roughly chopped

Instructions

  • To a mixing bowl, add the 1 cup rolled oats, 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, 1 tablespoon orange zest, 1 tablespoon raw honey, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Mix well to combine. Cover with cling film and refrigerate overnight.
  • Just before serving, cut the 1 medium apple of choice and toss it with the juice of 1 lemon.
    chopped apple on a cutting board, next to a bowl with oats and orange juice.
  • Add it to the bowl with the overnight oats together with the 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt, 1 cup fresh blueberries, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/2 cup toasted walnuts or pecans.
    oat ingredients with yogurt and blueberries added to a bowl.
  • Mix well to combine. Transfer into jars or jugs and serve.
    overnight oats ingredients added to a bowl and mixed together.

Notes

  • Use rolled oats if possible and not overnight oats.
  • It would be best if you use fresh orange juice instead of bottled.
  • You can shred the apples instead of chopping.
  • Cinnamon is optional. Cardamom also works, or you can skip.
  • Store the overnight oat jars in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 608kcalCarbohydrates: 86gProtein: 22gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 44mgPotassium: 909mgFiber: 12gSugar: 42gVitamin A: 372IUVitamin C: 107mgCalcium: 207mgIron: 4mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
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a spoon in a jar with overnight oats topped with blueberries and chopped apples.

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