Description
This Cinnamon Apple Overnight Oats recipe offers a delicious and nutritious way to start your day with warm, spiced apples combined with creamy oats soaked overnight. Perfect for busy mornings, this recipe features tender cinnamon-sautéed apples atop cinnamon-infused oats sweetened naturally with maple syrup and enriched with crunchy nuts and chia seeds for added texture and nutrition.
Ingredients
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For the Cinnamon Apples
- ½ Tbsp butter
- 2 medium apples (preferably Gala or Fuji), diced
- 1 tsp cinnamon, divided
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1–2 Tbsp water
For the Overnight Oats
- 1 ½ cup rolled oats (regular or gluten free)
- 1 ¾ cups unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
- 1½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 Tbsp chopped walnuts or pecans
- 3 tsp chia seeds (optional)
- ¼ tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare the apples: Dice the apples into bite-sized pieces, leaving the skin on or peeling as preferred. Melt butter over medium heat in a skillet, add the apples, and sauté for 4-5 minutes until they soften.
- Add flavor to apples: Stir in half the cinnamon, maple syrup, and 1-2 tablespoons of water while stirring constantly. Cook until the apples are coated and most of the liquid is absorbed but still slightly saucy. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Mix the overnight oats: In a medium bowl, combine rolled oats, almond milk, remaining cinnamon, maple syrup, vanilla extract, chopped nuts, chia seeds (if using), and sea salt. Stir well to combine.
- Combine apples and oats: Fold in about two-thirds of the cinnamon apples gently into the oat mixture.
- Portion the oats: Divide the oat and apple mixture into 3-4 individual bowls or jars, or place in one large airtight container. Spoon the remaining cinnamon apples evenly over the top.
- Refrigerate overnight: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld and oats to soften.
- Serve: Enjoy the overnight oats cold straight from the fridge or warmed up. Add an extra splash of milk if the texture feels too thick or dry.
Notes
- Storage: Store overnight oats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. Apples may brown but remain safe to eat. Freezing is not recommended due to texture changes.
- Add more milk in the morning if oats have absorbed too much liquid; chia seeds especially absorb moisture and can thicken the mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 bowl)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
