Enjoy apple pie flavor in a healthy breakfast with these Apple Pie Overnight Oats! Oats, spices, and caramelized apples create a quick and satisfying morning meal.
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:7 minutes
Total Time:22 minutes
Yield:2 servings 1x
Ingredients
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1 cup rolled oats (not instant)
2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy, almond milk recommended)
1/4 cup Greek yogurt (optional)
2 tablespoons chia seeds
2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey, agave, or preferred sweetener)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Pinch of salt
1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and diced
1 tablespoon butter (or coconut oil)
1 tablespoon brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
Optional toppings: chopped walnuts, pecans, granola, extra cinnamon, a drizzle of maple syrup, or whipped cream
Instructions
Melt the butter (or coconut oil) in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Add the diced apples and stir to coat.
Sprinkle with brown sugar (or coconut sugar).
Add cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Stir well.
Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until apples are softened and slightly caramelized, stirring occasionally. Add a tablespoon of water if they start to dry out.
Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
In a medium bowl or jar, combine rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt (if using), chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
Stir well to combine.
Gently fold the cooled apple pie filling into the oat mixture.
Divide into portions (if desired) in smaller jars or containers.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight.
Check the consistency. Add a splash of milk if too thick, or more chia seeds/oats if too thin.
Add your favorite toppings.
Enjoy cold or warm (microwave for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally).
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Notes
Apple Variations: Experiment with different apple types like Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji.
Fruit Additions: Add raisins, cranberries, or chopped pears to the apple pie filling.
Vegan Option: Use non-dairy milk, vegan yogurt (or omit), maple syrup/agave, and coconut oil.
Protein Boost: Add a scoop of protein powder, adjusting liquid as needed.
Spice Alternatives: Try cardamom, allspice, or cloves instead of cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger.
Gluten-Free: Use certified gluten-free rolled oats.
Nut Butter: Add a spoonful of peanut butter, almond butter, or cashew butter.
Sweetener Alternatives: Consider using stevia or monk fruit sweetener.
Spice it up: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the apple mixture for a subtle kick.
Make it chocolatey: Add a tablespoon of cocoa powder to the oat mixture for a chocolatey twist.