Description
This Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats recipe offers a wholesome and delicious way to start your day. Combining rolled oats, unsweetened applesauce, diced apples, and warm cinnamon, it creates a comforting and nutritious breakfast that’s easy to prepare ahead. Chia seeds add a boost of fiber and omega-3s, while almond milk keeps it dairy-free. Sweetened optionally with maple syrup and topped with nuts or raisins, this make-ahead dish is perfect for busy mornings or a healthy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Oats Base
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Fruit
- 1 apple, diced
Optional Sweetener
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
Optional Toppings
- Chopped nuts
- Raisins
- Extra diced apples
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl or a mason jar, combine the rolled oats, almond milk, unsweetened applesauce, ground cinnamon, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Add Diced Apples: Fold in the diced apple, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the oat mixture for consistent flavor and texture.
- Sweeten (Optional): Taste the mixture and, if desired, add the maple syrup for additional sweetness. Stir gently to combine without breaking the apples.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Cover the bowl or jar with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight or for at least 4-6 hours. This allows the oats to absorb the liquid, soften, and the flavors to meld.
- Stir Before Serving: In the morning, give the oats a good stir to evenly distribute the mixture. If the texture is too thick, add a splash more almond milk to reach your preferred consistency.
- Serve with Toppings: Serve the overnight oats in bowls or glass jars. Add your choice of optional toppings such as chopped nuts, raisins, or extra diced apples for added texture and taste.
Notes
- Use rolled oats for best texture; quick oats can become too mushy.
- Unsweetened applesauce keeps the recipe naturally sweet without extra sugar.
- Maple syrup is optional and can be adjusted or omitted based on your sweetness preference.
- Choose your favorite milk: almond, soy, oat, or dairy milk will all work well.
- For added protein, top with a scoop of Greek yogurt or a spoonful of nut butter.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-cook, Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1 cup)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: overnight oats, apple cinnamon oats, healthy breakfast, make ahead breakfast, chia seeds oats, dairy-free oats, easy breakfast
