Apple Pie Overnight Oats
These Apple Pie Overnight Oats taste exactly like apple pie but you can eat them for breakfast without any guilt. Tender apple chunks, warm cinnamon, and creamy oats come together in a make-ahead jar that's ready when you are — zero morning stress, just grab and go.
Equipment
- Mason jar or airtight container 16 oz capacity, wide mouth recommended
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing spoon
- Small knife for dicing apples
Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats old-fashioned rolled oats; 40g
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk 120ml; or any milk of choice
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt 60g
- ½ medium apple diced about ¼ inch; Honeycrisp or Gala work best
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds organic recommended
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch nutmeg ground
- pinch salt
Optional Toppings
- chopped walnuts optional topping
- extra apple slices optional topping
- granola optional topping
- caramel drizzle optional topping
Instructions
- Select a clean, completely dry mason jar or airtight container with at least 16 oz capacity.
- Add the rolled oats to the container, pour in the almond milk, and stir briefly to moisten all oats. Add the Greek yogurt and mix into the oat mixture.
- Stir in the maple syrup, then add the cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix thoroughly so the spices are evenly incorporated.
- Sprinkle the chia seeds over the mixture and stir well to prevent clumping. Gently fold in the diced apple pieces so they're distributed throughout.
- Seal the lid securely and give the jar a gentle shake to settle everything. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, ideally overnight (8–12 hours).
- Remove from the fridge and stir. Add toppings like walnuts, granola, or fresh apple slices, drizzle with maple syrup if desired, and enjoy cold or microwave 30–45 seconds.
Notes
- Choose Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji apples — they stay firm and sweet. Avoid Red Delicious (mealy) and Granny Smith (too tart).
- Dice apples small (about ¼ inch) so they soften slightly overnight.
- Don't skip the Greek yogurt; it makes the texture incredibly creamy and adds protein.
- Use pure maple syrup instead of honey for authentic apple pie flavor.
- Let the oats sit for at least 6 hours — 4 hours isn't enough for proper texture.
- Stir well before eating since ingredients can settle.
- Add a tablespoon of apple butter for even more intense apple flavor.
- Toast oats in a dry pan for 3 minutes before using for a nuttier taste.
- If the mixture seems too thick in the morning, add a splash of milk.
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days, but add fresh toppings each morning. Do not freeze — the texture becomes grainy when thawed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1JarCalories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 10gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 95mgPotassium: 315mgFiber: 9gSugar: 18gCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg
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