Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats Recipe
Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats is a delicious and nutritious make-ahead breakfast featuring rolled oats soaked overnight in almond milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, and spiced with cinnamon. Combined with fresh diced apples and sweetened naturally with maple syrup, this creamy and wholesome dish offers a perfect balance of fiber, protein, and flavor to start your day right.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook / Soaking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk)
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp maple syrup or honey
Fruit
- ½ apple, diced small
Instructions
- Dice the Apple: Dice ½ an apple into small cubes, about the size of blueberries, so they soften evenly overnight.
- Add Dry Ingredients: In a small mixing bowl or jar, combine ½ cup rolled oats, 1 tsp chia seeds, ½ tsp cinnamon, and a pinch of salt to create the dry base.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add ½ cup unsweetened almond milk, ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt, and 1 tsp maple syrup to the dry ingredients.
- Add the Diced Apple: Gently drop the small diced apple pieces on top of all the ingredients in the jar or bowl.
- Stir It All Together: Use a spoon to thoroughly stir all ingredients together to ensure even mixing and prevent clumps.
- Cover and Refrigerate Overnight: Seal the jar with a lid and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow oats to soften and flavors to meld.
- Add Toppings Before Serving: In the morning, stir the oats again, then add extra diced apple, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup if desired for a fresh finish.
Notes
- Dice apples small so they soften overnight and distribute evenly.
- Use old-fashioned rolled oats, not quick or steel-cut oats, for best texture.
- Shake or stir the jar after a few hours to avoid clumping.
- Add an extra spoonful of yogurt for richer creaminess.
- Add toppings such as nuts, extra fruit, or spices right before eating for fresh texture.
- Make 2–3 jars ahead and store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 jar)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: overnight oats, apple cinnamon oats, healthy breakfast, make-ahead oats, easy breakfast, Greek yogurt oats, chia seed oats
