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a bowl of overnight oats topped with apples and pecans
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Overnight Oats For One

Explore easy, delicious Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats for a single serve breakfast. Learn to master overnight oats with tasty variations and upgrade your mornings.
Prep Time5 minutes
Resting time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 5 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: apple cinnamon overnight oats, apple overnight oats, oatmeal, overnight oats
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Joanie Zisk

Ingredients

  • ½ cup old fashioned oats
  • ½ cup milk (use your choice of regular, almond, soy or coconut)
  • ¼ cup yogurt (use your choice of plain, vanilla or Greek)
  • ¼ cup diced apples
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
  • walnuts for topping, (optional)
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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.

Notes

    • Choose Mason Jars for Convenient Storage: Mason jars, especially the smaller sizes, are perfect for storing your single-serving overnight oats. They're airtight and portable, making your mornings easier.
    • Go Gluten-Free with Certified Oats: If you're aiming for a gluten-free version, ensure you're using certified gluten-free oats.
    • Choose Non-Dairy Milks for Vegan Options: If you're vegan or lactose intolerant, swap out the regular milk for a plant-based alternative like almond or cashew milk.
    • Warm Up Your Oats Safely: Should you prefer your oats warm, make sure to transfer them into a microwave-safe jar if needed, remove the lid, and heat them up in the microwave.
 
Recipe Variations:
Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats
To make this variation, combine 2 tablespoons of peanut butter, 1 sliced banana, and 1 teaspoon of honey with 1/2 cup rolled oats and 1/2 cup milk.
Berry Filled Overnight Oats
For a berry-tastic experience, add 1/4 cup chia seeds, 1 teaspoon of honey, and a handful of your favorite berries to 1/2 cup oats and 1 cup milk.
Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats
Incorporate a fall flavor by adding 1/3 cup of pumpkin puree, a pinch of nutmeg, 1/3 cup of chopped walnuts, and 1 teaspoon of maple syrup to 1/2 cup of milk and 1/2 cup oats.
Chocolate Overnight Oats
Satisfy your chocolate cravings by adding 2 teaspoons of cocoa powder, 1 mashed banana, 1 tablespoon of mini chocolate chips, and 1 teaspoon of honey to 1/2 cup oats and 1/2 cup milk.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 102mg | Potassium: 493mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Vitamin C: 1.4mg | Calcium: 292mg | Iron: 1.7mg

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