Apple Pie Overnight Oats (Printable Version)

Wholesome oats with diced apples, warm spices, and creamy yogurt for a flavorful breakfast.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Apple Mixture

07 - 1 medium apple, diced
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
09 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
10 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice

→ Toppings (optional)

11 - 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans
12 - 2 tablespoons raisins
13 - Extra apple slices
14 - Sprinkle of cinnamon

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a medium bowl or jar, mix rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract until well combined.
02 - In a separate small bowl, toss the diced apple with ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and lemon juice until evenly coated.
03 - Add the spiced apple mixture to the base and stir until evenly distributed.
04 - Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of eight hours to allow flavors to meld and oats to soften.
05 - In the morning, stir the oats well and add additional milk if a thinner consistency is desired.
06 - Garnish with chopped nuts, raisins, extra apple slices, and a light sprinkle of cinnamon before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You can prep it ahead and wake up to something that tastes like dessert for breakfast, no oven needed.
  • The mix of creamy oats and crunchy apples keeps breakfast from ever feeling boring.
02 -
  • If you skip stirring the chia seeds well, you might end up with odd clumps&don't rush this step.
  • Tart apples like Granny Smith hold up best and keep things from turning mushy after a night in the fridge.
03 -
  • Let the oats sit for a minute after you stir in the morning to help flavors settle again.
  • The secret twist: toast your nuts if you have time--it makes the topping taste like pie crust.
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