These Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats are made with rolled oats or quick oats, chia seeds, and yogurt. A delicious make-ahead breakfast with the classic combination of sweet apples and warm cinnamon. Gluten free, vegan friendly.
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Looking for more apple cinnamon recipes? Check out Apple and Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal, Apple Cinnamon Muffins, and Cinnamon Apple Waffles.
Why You Should Make This
- Highly nutritious and delicious breakfast thanks to whole grains, protein, and fiber.
- Celebrates apple season with the compliment of warm spices.
- The creamy oats contrast with the crisp apples, it’s like eating apple pie!
- Prep takes less than 10 minutes for a healthy breakfast for the week.
Apple Overnight Oats Ingredients
Cinnamon apple overnight oats requires just a handful of basic ingredients from our Healthy Baking Pantry, along with fresh apples of course. Here’s a look at what we need:
- oats – you can use old-fashioned rolled oats or quick oats here. If you want to use steel-cut oats, increase the soaking time to at least 8 hours or try my Instant Pot Apple Steel Cut Oats. Use certified gluten-free oats if necessary.
- chia seeds – adds an extra dose of fiber, nutrients, and those omega-3’s. You can swap out the chia seeds for ground flaxseeds.
- yogurt – use Greek yogurt or Skyr yogurt for extra protein and creamy texture. Siggi’s plant-based yogurt is also delicious here.
- non-dairy milk of choice – use your favorite type of milk such as oat milk, unsweetened almond milk, cashew milk, soy milk, or coconut milk.
- pure maple syrup – maple syrup is my natural sweetener of choice for most overnight oat recipes. Raw honey will work if not vegan.
- vanilla extract – to round out the apple and cinnamon flavors.
- apples – go for crisp apples like Honeycrisp or Cosmic Crisp, which hold up to soaking.
- ground spices – ground cinnamon is a must, but you can also add ground ginger, nutmeg, and / or allspice for even more warm spices. Or, go for apple pie spice pumpkin pie spice instead.
Find the full detailed instructions with measurements in the recipe card below, at the end of this post.
How to Make Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats
This apple pie overnight oats recipe is ready in less than 10 minutes and can be made all in one bowl. Here are the step-by-step instructions:
Mix all ingredients:
In a large bowl, add the oats, chia seeds, yogurt, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, diced apple, and ground spices.
mix dry ingredients:
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
Meal Prep Tip
Divide the oat mixture into 4 separate mason jars or meal prep containers before refrigerating. Now you have an on-the-go breakfast for busy mornings for the entire week.
Layer Effect
Create alternating layers of soaked oats and nut butter in your meal prep jars. The nut butter adds extra healthy fats and plant protein.
Serve With Your Favorite Toppings
Apple and cinnamon overnight oats can be served as is or with a plethora of additional toppings. Some of my family’s favorite toppings include:
- Nut butter, especially almond butter or peanut butter
- Dried fruit, like raisins, dried cherries, or dried cranberries
- Fresh fruit, like extra diced apples or pears
- Nuts or seeds, like walnuts, almonds, pecans, or pumpkin seeds
- Drizzle of maple syrup or raw honey
- Dash of cinnamon or pinch of salt
How to Store Apple Overnight Oats
Leftover overnight oats will keep in the same glass jar or bowl in the fridge for up to 5 days.
The mixture will thicken, so feel free to add a splash of milk to bring it back to the original consistency.
Enjoy Warm: If you are not a fan of cold oats, scoop into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals until warm.
Recipe FAQs
Will apples turn brown in overnight oats?
Apples can turn brown because of oxidation. To slow down oxidation, toss the diced apples with a squeeze of lemon juice before mixing.
What does cinnamon do to oatmeal?
Cinnamon adds a delicious background warmth and compliments the apples. Cinnamon is a great addition because it contains antioxidants and helps balance blood sugar.
What not to add in overnight oats?
A few common mistakes when making overnight oats is using water instead of milk, not adding spices, or not stirring. Also, don’t use instant oats / instant oatmeal and rewarm in the microwave if desired.
How long do overnight oats last?
Overnight oats will last for 5 days, covered, in the fridge. The oat mixture will thicken over time, but you can add a splash of milk for a thinner consistency.
Let me know if you make this Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats recipe by leaving a comment and rating below! It helps others learn more about the recipe too! Xx Ashley
Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats or quick oats
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 cup Greek or Skyr yogurt, dairy or plant-based
- 1 ½ cups non-dairy milk of choice
- 1 ½ tablespoons pure maple syrup, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup diced apple, I like Honeycrisp or Cosmic Crisp
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, optional
- ⅛ teaspoon ginger , optional
- ⅛ teaspoon allspice, optional
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to large bowl; stir well to combine.
- Cover with lid and place in fridge, for at least 2 hours, or overnight.NOTE: You can also divide mixture into 4 separate jars before refrigerating.
- Enjoy the next morning with your favorite additional toppings. Personally I love adding almond butter or peanut butter!
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