Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats Recipe – perfectly spiced and filled with fresh apples. Plus, a great list of other overnight oats recipes. See how easy it is to make a hearty, healthy and delicious bowl or jar of overnight oats with your favorite ingredients.
It seems like most mornings, I find myself in a rush. Even though I work from home, my to-do list is so long I hate to take the time to cook breakfast. That’s why I love making overnight oats. You mix all of the ingredients the night before and in the morning, grab a spoon and enjoy.
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Overnight Oats
You really don’t need a formal recipe to make overnight oats.
The idea is to soak rolled oats in a liquid overnight so they soften.
When the oats are combined with spices and/or chopped fruit, the outcome is simply heavenly.
The best part of this breakfast “recipe” is that overnight oats are easily customizable.
You can make overnight oats in any bowl, container or jar.
I love using a mason jar because I can close the lid and take it with me if I’m rushing out the door.
I’ll often make up a few jars and keep them in the refrigerator to use throughout the week.
For the basic overnight oats recipe instructions, use the same ratio of oats to liquid. Generally, I’ll use 1/2 cup of oats and 1/2 cup of milk (regular milk, soy, coconut or almond). Then, add 1/4 cup of yogurt, some spices (if using) and fruit (if using).
I’ve made many different variations of overnight oats over the years but my favorite kind is Apple Spiced.
I mix up my standard overnight oats recipe of oats and milk, then I add in the yogurt, diced apples, cinnamon, nutmeg and a touch of maple syrup or honey.
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Overnight Oats Recipes
You might like to try these delicious overnight oats recipes:
Peanut Butter and Banana Overnight Oats Recipe
Peanut Butter + Banana (Add 2 tablespoons peanut butter, 1 sliced banana, 1 teaspoon of honey to 1/2 cup rolled oats and 1/2 cup milk)
Berry Filled Overnight Oats Recipe
Chia Seeds + Berries (Add 1/4 cup chia seeds, 1 teaspoon honey, a handful of berries to 1/2 cup oats and 1 cup milk)
Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats Recipe
Pumpkin Puree + Walnuts (Add 1/3 cup pumpkin, pinch of nutmeg, 1/3 cup chopped walnuts, 1 teaspoon maple syrup to 1/2 cup milk and 1/2 cup oats)
Chocolate Overnight Oats Recipe
Cocoa Powder + Mashed Banana + Mini Chocolate Chips (Add 2 teaspoons cocoa powder, 1 mashed banana, 1 tablespoon chocolate chips, 1 teaspoon honey to 1/2 cup oats and 1/2 cup milk)
Enjoy!
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Apple Overnight Oats Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup milk (use your choice of regular, almond, soy or coconut)
- 1/4 cup yogurt (use your choice of plain, vanilla or Greek)
- 1/4 cup diced apples
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
- walnuts for topping, (optional)
Instructions
- Add the oats to a container of your choice. Pour in the milk and add the remaining ingredients.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- In the morning, add walnuts, additional apples and maple syrup or honey, if desired and enjoy.
Nutrition
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How long do they last before you need to eat them?
Hi Debbie,
The overnight oats keep well in the fridge for 5 days. They will soften as they remain in the fridge which makes them extra creamy.
Joanie
Oh great, thank you so much. Anxious to try now and make a couple so as to use an entire apple!
I absolutely love making overnight oats. Your delicious Apple Spiced Overnight Oats contains so many wonderful breakfast flavors packed into a single fabulous dish. Yum, yum!
I love overnight oats! Which I was eating cold the next day until I realized, duh, I could warm them up!
This looks sooo yummy. I need to try it!
Thank you for sharing such detailed instructions ! It is nice to always have a healthg snack that is easy to make.
I have been looking for an easy recipe for overnight oats. Pinning for later. Thanks, your site has so many great looking recipes:)
Ill have to try this recipe! I have never made overnight oats, but im sure I will LOVE it! I was recently on a baked oatmeal kick and I definitely need to start changing things up! I will whip up a batch for tomorrow’s breakfast!
Nathalie
I love how easy it is! I think I’ll add berries to mine!
xoxo
Annie
I love overnight oats, they are so easy for those mornings when I’m rushing out the door!
I love overnight oats! I should make them more often.
Overnight oats have been a staple breakfast in our house for years. They’re so tasty, inexpensive and healthy. Love this! Thank you for sharing.
I have been wanting to make overnight oats and this post has inspired me! The apple spiced overnight oats sounds so yummy 🙂 Thanks for sharing this recipe.