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 oats with your favorite ingredients.
No matter how organized I think I might be, mornings are always rushed. Even though I work from home, my to-do list is so long and 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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What Are 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 it is easily customizable. You can make this recipe 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.
How To Make Overnight Oats
For the basic 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 this recipe over the years but my favorite kind is is an apple spiced version filled with bits of apples and pecans.
To Make Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats:
I mix up my standard 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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Recipe Variations
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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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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I plan to bump up the protein by adding a scoop of protein powder. I think I’ll add my daily scoop of unflavored collagen powder supplement as well.
I’m not fond of cold oatmeal. Could you heat this up in microwave before eating? Or will it be too mushy>
You can briefly heat it in the microwave if you’d like. It’s delicious.
Can you use quick oats for this?
I don’t recommend using quick oats. They will almost completely dissolve in the milk.
Thanks. I’ve put old fashioned oats on my grocery list.
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!