Healthy Apple and Cinnamon Overnight Oats
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Apple cinnamon overnight oats are an easy make-ahead breakfast. Mix the oats and bake the apples the night before, and let everything rest until morning. The oats turn creamy, and when topped with the baked apples, they make every bite taste like apple pie for breakfast. It’s simple, make-ahead, and perfect for busy mornings.
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Why you will love Apple and Cinnamon Overnight Oats
- Healthy – Apple Cinnamon overnight oats are made with healthy oats and apples for a nutritious, convenient breakfast.
- Flavor – Baked apples with cinnamon add natural sweetness and extra flavor.
- Easy – These oats are simple to prepare and convenient for busy mornings.
- Versatile – This recipe can be adjusted with ingredient swaps for your taste or dietary needs.
Here is what you will need
Ingredients
- Apples (cored and chopped)
- Butter (or coconut oil for a vegan version)
- Ground cinnamon
- Pure maple syrup
- Old fashioned oats or quick oats
- Chia seeds
- Almond butter or any nut butter
- Plant based milk
How to make this apple cinnamon overnight oats recipe
- Core and chop the apples.
- Add the cinnamon, maple syrup to a small mixing bowl and toss the apples in this mixture then bake.
- While the apples are cooking, combine the oats, chia seeds, almond butter, and milk in small jars or containers, and place them in the fridge overnight.
- Once apples have been baked, cool them to room temperature and store them separately in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
- To serve, pile the apples on top of the oats and enjoy.
Tips
- Small mason jars are perfect for mixing and storing your overnight oats individual portions. Once your oats are ready there is just enough space to add the baked apples.
- If your oats seem dry, add a splash of your favorite milk or water just before serving
Serving suggestions and variations
Once your oats are chilled, creamy and ready to eat, it’s all about toppings. Add the baked apples, and some chopped nuts or dried fruit such as raisins or cranberries. Enjoy your oats chilled or heated. In addition to toppings, you can also change or add more flavor with any of these swaps:
- Add chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans.
- Substittue apples with roasted pears or peaches.
- Mix in a tablespoon or two of Greek yogurt or a scoop of protein powder for extra protein.
- Top with dried fruit like raisins or cranberries.
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Recipe FAQs
It is not recommended to use steel cut oats for overnight oats. Steel cut oats are minimally processed, have a completely different texture than rolled oats and will not soften overnight without partially cooking them first.
There are many benefits of overnight oats. They are a delicious breakfast recipe that is convenient, made with healthy ingredients and so versatile. You can add whatever you like to them.
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Apple and Cinnamon Overnight Oats
Equipment
- 2 Small mason jars
Ingredients
Overnight Oats Base
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons almond butter
- 1 1/2 cups plant-based milk
- 1 teaspoons cinnamon
Baked Apples
- 2 apples
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil or butter
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Overnight Oats Base
- Place the oats into two one cup mason jars – 1/2 cup each
- Top each jar of oats with 1 tablespoon almond butter, 1 tablespoon chia seeds and 1 cup water or your favorite milk.
- Mix the ingredients together with a spoon, cover and store in the refrigerator.
- Baked Apples
- Cut the apples into 1/2 inch sized chunks and place them in an oven-proof baking dish
- Melt the butter on top of the stove
- Stir in the cinnamon and syrup
- Pour the butter mixture over the apples and stir
- Bake the apple mixture at 350 for 35 minutes
- Store the baked apples in the refrigerator until it’s time to serve the oatmeal
- Top your overnight oats with a heaping spoonful of baked apples
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used
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What a hearty and flavorful breakfast! Love the maple syrup in this.
If only I had had this for breakfast this morning! Perhaps tomorrow!!!
I love having the overnight oats ready to grab and go in the morning. I love to cook, but I am no good to anyone before coffee!
I love that you used baked apples with these oats — so flavorful and a perfect fall breakfast!
I love overnight oats. I’ll bet the baked apples and almond butter taste amazing together too. I need to make some for tomorrow!
I loved the overnight cinnamon apple oats I made but you take it to a whole new level with the baked apples. MMMMMM.
I love overnight oats! And this version is perfect for Fall. I always go apple picking and have way too many apples. So thi is a great healthy way to use them up!
I love the look of these overnight oats! They are so simple, nourishing, and delicious. Adding the idea to my breakfast rotation!
I’m a huge overnight oats fan and I love the idea of adding baked apples! So delicious!
Apple and cinnamon is literally one of my favourite flavour combinations, especially at this time of the year! And overnight oats are such a great way of having a breakfast ready when you wake up, perfect for the busy mornings!
Perfect for busy fall mornings! I love the combination of apples and cinnamon! That combo will always have my heart. all. year. long!
YUM! I’m always looking to jazz up my overnight oats and love the combination of apple and cinnamon, I bet your house smells amazing after making this!
This is making me super hungry! This Apple and cinnamon overnight oats looks really delicious. Wish I could have this right now!
Thank you!
Ooh these are definitely going to become a breakfast staple around here. We were already huge fans of overnight oats, but these baked apples just push it over the edge, so good!
Overnight oats are one of my favorite breakfasts. This oatmeal is a perfect breakfast for fall!
My bf loves overnight oats for breakfast! I’m preparing this for him tonight – thank you!