Description
Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats is a delicious and nutritious make-ahead breakfast featuring rolled oats soaked overnight in almond milk and Greek yogurt, blended with warm spices and crisp apples. This easy, no-cook recipe delivers the comforting flavors of apple pie with a wholesome twist and a creamy texture, ideal for busy mornings or healthy snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1/3 cup old fashioned rolled oats (gluten free if needed)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Tiny pinch ground ginger
- Tiny pinch ground cloves
- Tiny pinch kosher salt
Fruit and Liquid
- 1/2 medium apple (cored and diced, peeling optional; any variety, e.g. Honeycrisp)
- 1/2 cup Almond Breeze Unsweetened Vanilla Almondmilk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
Dairy and Seeds
- 1/2 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed meal
Optional Toppings
- Toasted almonds or walnuts
- Dried fruit such as raisins, cranberries, or apricots
- Additional maple syrup
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the oats, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, kosher salt, diced apple, almond milk, maple syrup, Greek yogurt, and ground flaxseed meal in order into a 16-ounce mason jar or another individual storage container. Avoid shaking at this stage to maintain layering.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Seal the jar tightly and place it in the refrigerator to soak overnight or for up to 5 days, allowing the oats and flavors to meld and the mixture to thicken.
- Mix Before Eating: When ready to eat, shake the jar well to combine ingredients or transfer the contents to a bowl and stir thoroughly. Adjust consistency by adding more Greek yogurt for thickness or almond milk for a thinner texture.
- Add Toppings: Enhance your overnight oats with optional toppings such as toasted almonds or walnuts, dried fruits like raisins or cranberries, or a drizzle of additional maple syrup for extra sweetness and texture before enjoying.
Notes
- This recipe tastes just like apple pie with the added benefits of warm spices and wholesome ingredients.
- Use your preferred apple variety for the best personal flavor and texture experience.
- You can prepare multiple jars at once for grab-and-go breakfasts throughout the week.
- Adjust spices and sweetness to your taste preferences.
- Keep refrigerated and consume within 5 days for optimal freshness and safety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (without additional toppings)
- Calories: 299 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 204 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg
