Apple cinnamon overnight oats are an easy, simple and healthy breakfast made by soaking rolled oats overnight in maple syrup sweetened spiced milk and yogurt. Layer the creamy spiced oats with fresh cinnamon apples for the perfect fall breakfast that tastes like apple pie.
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Why Should You Make This Recipe
I love quick, easy and healthy breakfast recipes. My Pumpkin Overnight Oats, Tiramisu Overnight Oats, Blueberry Overnight Oats, Egg White Bites, Oat Flour Pancakes and Almond Flour Blueberry Muffins are a few healthy, make ahead recipes that I absolutely adore. This apple cinnamon overnight oats recipe is another healthy recipe I know you will love just as much as I do.
- Quick and healthy breakfast. This apple cinnamon overnight oats recipe takes about 5 minutes to assemble using 5 or 6 simple ingredients. Simply mix everything together, layer and allow the oats to soak overnight. The result is a delicious, healthy and hearty breakfast.
- Perfect for meal prep. Overnight apple oatmeal is perfect for making at the beginning of the week and enjoying for a healthy, filling and delicious breakfast for the next 3 - 4 days.
- You need an eggless, gluten free and affordable breakfast idea. Oats are filled with fiber and slow digesting, complex carbs. Add chia seeds, milk, some sweetener and apples and you’ve got a simple and filling breakfast that will keep you full all morning.
Ingredients
These apple cinnamon overnight oatmeal require only a handful of basic pantry ingredients which makes them perfect for busy mornings. Here’s what you will need.
- Apple Layer: Gather an apple, cinnamon, maple syrup and salt.
- Spiced Overnight Oats Layer: Gather oats, chia seeds, milk, yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract, ground spices: cinnamon, ginger and cloves and salt.
Substitutions
Here are my recommended substitutions to make this overnight apple cinnamon oatmeal if you need them.
- Oats: Heartier types of oats such as old fashioned, rolled oats or steel cut oats are better options for overnight oats. Quick cooking oats will become mushier than the other types of oats. If needed, use gluten free oats to make these overnight oats gluten free.
- Chia Seeds: I like adding chia seeds to overnight oats for a thicker and creamier consistency. Feel free to omit or use flax seeds if you like.
- Milk: Use any milk you like. Plant based milk also works well in this recipe if you would like to make these apple overnight oats vegan.
- Yogurt: Use a good greek yogurt you like. If you would like to make this vegan, use a plant based yogurt.
- Vanilla Extract: Feel free to omit if you like. This is purely for flavor.
- Maple Syrup: Honey or agave work well to sweeten these cinnamon apple overnight oats.
- Apples: The best apples for cooking or baking are tart and sweet apples such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Jonagold, Fuji, and Pink Lady and Cosmic.
How To Make
Learn how to make apple cinnamon overnight oats in a few easy steps.
- Dice 1 medium apple into ¼ - ½ inch pieces. If you would like to peel the apple, make sure to do so before dicing. Add the diced apples into a large microwave safe bowl. Mix cinnamon, maple syrup and salt into the apples. Make sure to coat the apples as much as possible. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and heat in the microwave for about 2 - 4 minutes or until the apples are soft and tender. Fully cool the apples before adding them into the overnight oats.
- Add the oats and chia seeds into a large mixing bowl or add ½ cup oats and 2 teaspoons chia seeds into 2 individual containers. Whisk the oats and chia seeds to combine. Add the milk, yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and salt to the oats and chia seeds. Mix well to combine. If the apples are still cooling, cover the overnight oats bowl and transfer to the fridge until you are ready to assemble the overnight apple oats.
- Assemble the overnight apple cinnamon oats by layering the oats and apples in this order: oats, apples and remaining oats. Reserve some of the cooked apples to top the oats with before serving. Cover the container and transfer the apple cinnamon overnight oats to chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
- When it’s time to serve, top the overnight cinnamon apple oats with your preferred toppings and enjoy. I love topping mine with the reserved cooked apples, chopped nuts or nut butter.
How To Store and Serve
- Store: Place the overnight apple oats in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 - 4 days. If you plan on storing these apple oats for the week, I suggest adding all the apples as the top layer rather than layering them into the overnight oats.
- Serve: Top the chilled overnight oats with your preferred toppings such as more fresh apples, granola or nut butter.
M’s Expert Tips
- Mix the ingredients directly into individual containers. The easiest and more precise way to make overnight oats is to mix the dry and wet ingredients directly into the individual containers. If you plan on layering the apples, make sure to mix all the ingredients for the oats in a large bowl and then layer in the individual container.
- Use the right kind of oats. Rolled oats, old fashioned oats or steel cut oats are good for making overnight oats. Quick cooking oats are not ideal unless you prefer a mushier texture.
- Add chia or flax seeds. The addition of chia or flax seeds adds healthy omega-3 fats and creates a thicker more pudding like consistency to the overnight oats.
- Add toppings before serving. Add more diced apples, nuts, nut butter, granola or a dollop of yogurt right before serving.
FAQs
Yes, you can add diced apples to overnight oats for an extra boost of vitamins, minerals and fiber.
Other types of oats such as old fashioned, rolled oats or steel cut oats are better options for overnight oats. Quick cooking oats will become mushier than the other types of oats.
Yes, overnight oats have a whole host of benefits to keep your body healthy. Soaking the oats breaks down starches and phytic acid, making the nutrients and vitamins easier to absorb. Fiber and antioxidants from the oats and blueberries is great for gut health and for slower digestion of the carbs. The addition of chia seeds adds a boost of omega-3. Apples provide another boost of fiber, vitamins and minerals. The ground cinnamon helps to regulate blood sugar and reduce inflammation.
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Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats
Equipment
- 1 microwave safe bowl or sauce pan
- 1 large mixing bowls
- 2 jars with lids or other storage containers
Ingredients
Cinnamon Apples
- 1 medium apple, diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) maple syrup
- ⅛ "pinch" of salt
Spiced Overnight Oats
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk
- 1 cup greek yogurt
- 2 - 4 tablespoons (30 - 60 ml) maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (90 g) rolled or old fashioned oats
Instructions
- Dice 1 medium apple into ¼ - ½ inch pieces. If you would like to peel the apple, make sure to do so before dicing. Add the diced apples into a large microwave safe bowl.1 medium apple, diced
- Mix cinnamon, maple syrup and salt into the apples. Make sure to coat the apples as much as possible. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and heat in the microwave for about 2 - 4 minutes or until the apples are soft and tender. Fully cool the apples before adding them into the overnight oats.1 teaspoon ground cinnamon , 2 tablespoons (30 ml) maple syrup, ⅛ "pinch" of salt
- Add the milk, yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract, chia seeds, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and salt to a large mixing bowl. Mix well to combine. Stir the oats into the mixture until well combined. If the apples are still cooling, cover the overnight oats bowl and transfer to the fridge until you are ready to assemble the overnight apple oats.1 cup (240 ml) milk , 1 cup greek yogurt , 2 - 4 tablespoons (30 - 60 ml) maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract , 1 tablespoon chia seeds, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon , ¼ teaspoon ground ginger, ¼ teaspoon ground cloves, ¼ teaspoon salt , 1 cup (90 g) rolled or old fashioned oats
- Assemble the overnight apple cinnamon oats by layering the oats and apples in this order: oats, apples and remaining oats. Reserve some of the cooked apples to top the oats with before serving. Cover the container and transfer the apple cinnamon overnight oats to chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
- When it’s time to serve, top the overnight cinnamon apple oats with your preferred toppings and enjoy. I love topping mine with the reserved cooked apples, chopped nuts or nut butter.
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