Apple pie overnight oats with all the flavors of an apple pie but in an easy, healthy, make ahead breakfast option.
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I’m a total pie girl so it’s only fitting to add a simple apple pie filling to my favorite Easy Overnight Oats recipe. It’s a great morning breakfast treat that you can make ahead and be set for the next several days. This Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bowl is another great breakfast recipe.
Ingredients
Apples – Use Honeycrisp or Gala apples as they are on the sweeter side. You will need approximately 1 lb of apples. You may find that you only need 2 very large apples or several smaller ones.
Water – To cook the apples in
Salt – Just a pinch of fine salt
Cinnamon – Use your favorite cinnamon brand
Light Brown Sugar – For sweetness, you can use dark brown sugar or granulated sugar in place of the light brown sugar if needed
Oatmeal – Rolled oats, use gluten-free if needed
Milk/Non-dairy – This recipe works with both dairy and unsweetened non-dairy milk. I like to use unsweetened almond milk for a non-dairy option.
Chia Seeds – For extra protein and fiber boost
Yogurt – Use a vanilla or plain yogurt for more protein
Nut Butter (Optional) – Another protein option, you can use your favorite nut butter.
Instructions
Cook The Apples
Wash and chop the apples into small pieces.
Place the apples in a medium size saucepan and add the water, sugar, salt, and cinnamon to the apples.
Stir and cook on low to medium low heat, stirring often until the apples soften and there is very little liquid left. Add a bit more water if needed.
Set them aside to cool.
Make The Overnight Oats
- Gather small glass jars and add the oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, yogurt, nut butter (optional), and the milk of choice. Stir to combine. Alternatively you can make the oats in a large bowl then fill your cups, bowls, or jars as desired.
- Once the jars are almost full, top the oats with the cooled apple filling.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Blend the apples into the overnight oats before serving. You can also warm the oats in the microwave.
Recipe Tips
- Make the apple topping first so it has time to cool down.
- You can make one large batch of the oats and serve as needed. Just keep the apples in a separate container to top when ready to use.
- The overnight oats can be warmed in the microwave.
- For extra protein you can add nut butter.
Recipe Substitutions
- Use your favorite sweet baking apple instead of the honeycrisp or gala apple
- Gluten-free rolled oats if needed
- Dairy-Free milk can be used instead of regular milk
Apple Pie Overnight Oats
Ingredients
Make The Apples
- 2 Large Honeycrisp Apples,chopped Approximately 1 lb of apples. Can sub in Gala apples
- 3/4 cups Water may need a little more
- 1/4 Tsp Sea Salt
- 1 Tbsp Cinnamon can sub in apple pie spice
- 2 Tbsp Light brown Sugar can sub granulated or dark brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Maple Syrup
For The Overnight Oats
- 2 Cups Regular or Gluten-Free Rolled Oats
- 3 Cups Regular or Non-dairy Milk Unsweetened
- 4 Tbsp Chia Seeds
- 1 Tsp Cinnamon
- 4 Tbsp Dairy or Non-dairy Yogurt, Plain or Vanilla
- 1 TSP Vanilla Extract
- 4 Tbsp Nut Butter (Optional)
Instructions
- Chop the apples into bite size pieces then add them to a medium size skillet.
- Add 3/4 cups of water, 1/4 tsp of salt, 2 tbsp of the light brown sugar, and 1 tbsp of cinnamon. Mix until combined.
- Over medium heat, cook the apples on low stirring often until tender but still have a bit of a bite to them about 10-12 minutes. If needed, you can add a bit more water to the apples to help them cook. There should only be a little bit of juice left in the bottom of the pot.
- Taste an adjust the flavors adding more brown sugar or cinnamon if needed.
- Stir in the 1 tbsp of the maple syrup and cook for a few more minutes for the flavors to combine.
- Once the apples are cooked, set them aside to cool.
To Make Individual Jars
- To each jar add: 1/2 cup of oats, 1 Tbsp of chia seeds, 1 Tsp of cinnamon and stir. Then add 1 tbsp of yogurt, 1/4 tsp of vanilla extract, 1 tbsp of nut butter (optional).
- Add 3/4 cup of milk/non-dairy milk to each jar. Stir until well combined then let sit 5 minutes. Stir again.
- Top each jar with the spiced cooked apples. Then cover the jar with a lid.
- Place each jar into the refrigerator overnight.
- Before serving mix the apples into the oats. You can also warm in the microwave if desired.
To Make One Big Batch
- Add all ingredients except milk to a medium size bowl. Mix well then add the milk. Stir, let sit 5 minutes, stir again then cover bowl and set in the fridge overnight.
- Store the apples in a separate bowl in the refrigerator.
- To serve, scoop some of the oats into a bowl, then top with the spiced apples. Warm gently in a microwave if desired.
Notes
- If using Vanilla flavored milk or yogurt omit the vanilla extract.
- You can sub in vanilla protein powder instead of the nut butter or yogurt.
- 2 large Honeycrisp apples are an approximation. You may need to use more depending on their size. You will need 1 lb of apples.
- The jars used in the recipe are 6 oz jars they are the Bonne Maman jam jars. Depending on your jars you may have more or less servings.
