Princess Diana’s Overnight Oats, shared by her private chef, is just as iconic as she is. It’s a Bircher muesli–style dish with citrus-soaked oats and all the best toppings.
Author’s Notes
A Royally Good Breakfast
Princess Diana’s private chef shared the breakfast he used to make for her, and it’s been blowing up on social media. It’s kind of like a mix between overnight oats and muesli, which I already love, but the twist? Instead of soaking the oats overnight in milk or yogurt (like I usually do), he used orange juice.
Of course, I had to try it! I made one batch with freshly squeezed orange juice and another with clementine juice.
You guys…Princess Diana’s breakfast is AMAZING. I’m fully obsessed with it!
The toppings she loved take it over the top: a grated apple, creamy vanilla yogurt, fresh blueberries, toasted nuts, and a drizzle of honey. Absolute perfection.
And it’s so straightforward. Just squeeze citrus over oats, let them sit overnight, and pile on the toppings in the morning. Wow! Trust her to turn breakfast into something this iconic.
Princess Diana’s Overnight Oats Ingredients
| Ingredient | Tip |
|---|---|
| Oats | Use old-fashioned oats for the best texture. Quick oats can get mushy, and steel-cut won’t soften enough overnight. |
| Clementine juice | Fresh orange juice works too, but I liked the taste of clementines better. Juice the citrus yourself; don’t use store-bought juice. |
| Vanilla & salt | A splash of vanilla and a pinch of salt make the oats taste balanced instead of flat. |
| Apple & blueberries | Grate the apple right before serving so it stays fresh. Blueberries add a pop of sweetness. |
| Walnuts, Greek yogurt & honey | Lightly roast the nuts to make them crunchy, use thick good yogurt to make it rich, and drizzle with honey to sweeten it up. |
Storage
Store the oats soaked in citrus juice in a sealed container in the fridge for 3–4 days. Add toppings right before eating and enjoy Princess Diana’s overnight oats while the fruit and nuts are fresh with crunch.
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Princess Diana’s overnight oats always included walnuts. To make them as flavorful as possible, toast them first:
- Skillet method: Add walnuts to a dry skillet over a medium burner. Stir often for 4–6 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned. Remove right away so they don’t burn, then let cool.
- Oven method: Spread walnuts on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake at 350°F for 7–10 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the edges turn golden and fragrant. Let cool before using.
Variations
- Nutty crunch: Try almonds, pecans, or pistachios instead.
- Berry swap: Use raspberries, blackberries, or strawberries in place of blueberries.
- Creamy twist: Switch vanilla Greek yogurt for plain, coconut, or honey-flavored yogurt.
- Extra sweetness: Add golden raisins, dried cranberries, or chopped dates along with the fresh fruit.
