Description
This Apple Pie Overnight Oats recipe combines tender, cinnamon-spiced apples with creamy almond milk, chia seeds, and rolled oats for a nutritious and delicious breakfast. The cooked apple topping brings the cozy flavor of apple pie to a no-bake, make-ahead meal that’s perfect for busy mornings.
Ingredients
Apple Mixture
- 3/4 cup crisp, sweet apple, cut into small bite-size pieces (Honeycrisp recommended, peeling optional)
- 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 pinch sea salt
Overnight Oats Mixture
- 3/4 cup unsweetened plain almond milk (or other dairy-free milk)
- 1 Tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 - 1 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 Tbsp creamy unsalted cashew or almond butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup rolled oats (certified gluten-free if needed)
Instructions
- Cook the Apples: In a small saucepan, combine the chopped apples, 3/4 tsp cinnamon, 1 Tbsp maple syrup, and a pinch of sea salt. Stir to evenly coat the apples with cinnamon.
- Simmer and Reduce: Cover the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes until the apples are soft and tender. Remove the lid, increase heat to medium, and cook for 2-3 more minutes, stirring constantly to evaporate excess juices and form a syrup. Turn off heat and set aside.
- Prepare the Oats Mixture: In a small bowl or liquid measuring cup, whisk together almond milk, chia seeds, 1/2 to 1 Tbsp maple syrup, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, nut butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in rolled oats until fully combined.
- Assemble Overnight Oats: Divide about a quarter of the cooked apple mixture between two small mason jars or bowls. Add half of the oat mixture on top as the middle layer, then top with the remaining cooked apples. Seal containers with lids.
- Refrigerate and Serve: Refrigerate overnight or for at least 6 hours to allow oats to soak and flavors to meld. Enjoy chilled or at room temperature. Store leftovers in the fridge for 2-3 days, best within 12-24 hours. Not suitable for freezing.
Notes
- The apples can be peeled or unpeeled depending on desired texture.
- Use your preferred dairy-free milk like oat or soy milk as a substitute for almond milk.
- Adjust the amount of maple syrup in oats to taste for desired sweetness.
- Overnight oats are best eaten within 1 day for optimal texture and flavor.
- This recipe is not freezer-friendly as texture will be affected.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American