Description
Delicious and wholesome Apple Pie Overnight Oats featuring tender cooked apples infused with cinnamon and maple syrup layered with creamy almond milk oats, chia seeds, and nut butter. This easy, make-ahead breakfast is perfect for busy mornings and offers all the comforting flavors of apple pie in a nutritious jar.
Ingredients
Scale
APPLES
- 3/4 cup crisp, sweet apple, cut into small bite-size pieces (peeling is optional; Honeycrisp preferred)
- 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 pinch sea salt
OVERNIGHT OATS
- 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 as needed)
Instructions
- Prepare the apples: In a small saucepan, combine the chopped apples, cinnamon, maple syrup, and sea salt, stirring to distribute the cinnamon evenly. Cover and cook over low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are soft and tender.
- Caramelize the apples: Remove the lid, increase the heat to medium, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly to evaporate excess juices and form a syrup around the apples. Turn off the heat and set aside to cool.
- Mix the oats: In a small bowl or measuring cup, mix almond milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, cinnamon, nut butter, and vanilla extract until well combined. Stir in the rolled oats thoroughly.
- Assemble the jars: Take two small mason jars or bowls with lids. Layer about one quarter of the cooked apple mixture at the bottom of each container, then add half of the oat mixture as the middle layer. Top evenly with the remaining cooked apples.
- Refrigerate overnight: Cover the jars and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow the oats to soak and flavors to meld.
- Serve: Enjoy your overnight oats chilled directly from the fridge or at room temperature. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days, preferably within the first day for best texture and flavor. Not suitable for freezing.
Notes
- Nutrition information is a rough estimate and calculated using cashew butter.
- Peeling the apples is optional; leaving the peel adds extra texture and nutrients.
- Adjust maple syrup amount to preferred sweetness between 1/2 to 1 tablespoon in the oats mixture.
- If you prefer a thicker oat texture, use less almond milk or increase chia seeds slightly.
- This recipe is best consumed fresh within 24 hours but can be eaten up to 3 days refrigerated.
- Not freezer friendly as the texture will degrade.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (approx. 1 cup)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
