Apple Pie Overnight Oats Recipe - Delicious Little Bites (2024)

Apple Pie Overnight Oats are made with fresh apples and warm spices. This recipe takes just minutes to mix up at night, then wake up to delicious apple pie oatmeal all ready for breakfast. You can enjoy this oatmeal chilled, warmed, and on-the-go.

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Mornings are hectic and often times we get too busy to have time to eat, or completely forget in all the rush.

Having a delicious breakfast like these Apple Pie Overnight Oats that you can just grab and go definitely makes eating healthier easier. Plus, they are just downright delicious.

This easy recipe is perfect all year long. This recipe is made with fresh apples, cinnamon and spices just like you would find in a homemade apple pie and the smell reminds me of Slow Cooker Apple Butter – so good!

These oats are sweetened with a touch of brown sugar and maple syrup.

If you enjoy overnight oats, be sure to also try these Blueberry Overnight Oats, as well as this recipe for Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats as well!

Why This Recipe Works

Overnight oats have been incredibly popular in recent years, primarily because they are easy and delicious.

Often mornings are rushed, so having breakfast already prepared, ready to eat, and the ability to take it on the go, is super helpful.

This oatmeal is like a healthy apple pie in a jar – for breakfast! What’s not to like about that?

How to Make Apple Pie Overnight Oats

What You Need to Make This Recipe

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To make this recipe, you need old fashioned rolled oats, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, brown sugar, maple syrup, and an apple.

Flax or chia seeds are an optional mix-in.

Prep!

There is hardly any prep word needed for this recipe.

All you need to do is chop an apple slice or two into bite size pieces.

Create!

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In a mason jar or bowl, combine the rolled oats, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and flax seeds. Mix to combine.

Pour in the milk and maple syrup and stir well.

Mix in the diced apple.

Place the lid on the jar or cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator. Chill for at least 8 hours, or overnight.

Present!

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You can eat these Apple Pie Overnight Oats cold right out of the fridge, or warm them up a bit first.

You can add more flavor by topping them with additional apple, cinnamon, maple syrup and even some chopped nuts, if desired.

Tips and Techniques

  • Increase ratio of milk to oats for thinner oatmeal. You can use up to 1 cup of milk.
  • If you want to add apple to the top of your oatmeal in the morning, sprinkle lemon juice on the remaining cut apple and wrap it in plastic wrap. Dice it right before eating to avoid browning.
  • Overnight oats can be stored, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. They are a great option for weekly meal prep.

FAQ’s

Are Overnight Oats Healthy?

Overnights oats can be considered healthy as oatmeal provides plenty of whole grains, protein, fiber and more.

Do You Eat Overnight Oats Hot or Cold?

Overnight oats are meant to be enjoyed cold, right out of the refrigerator, however, you can warm them up if you prefer.

Simple heat them in the microwave or on the stovetop.

What is the Ratio For Overnight Oats?

The ratio of overnight oats can vary.

For thicker oatmeal, use 1/2 cup of rolled oats with 1/2 cup of milk.

If you prefer a thinner oatmeal, use up to 1 cup of milk for a 1/2 cup of rolled oats.

Can You Use Quick Oats for Overnight Oats

Yes. You can use quick oats or even steel cut oats, sometimes called Irish oatmeal.

Quick oats will result in a softer oatmeal with less fiber, while steel cut oats will give you a chewier texture with more fiber.

More Breakfast Recipes to Try

Breakfast doesn’t always have to be rushed. And, it doesn’t always have to be enjoyed early in the morning either.

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This recipe for Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Oats is a delicious recipe to start the day…or end it.

You might also enjoy this recipe for Fluffy Blueberry Pancakesor these White Chocolate Raspberry Scones.

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Apple Pie Overnight Oats

Apple Pie Overnight Oats are made with fresh apples and warm spices. This recipe takes just minutes to mix up at night, then wake up to delicious apple pie oatmeal all ready for breakfast. You can enjoy this oatmeal chilled, warmed, and on-the-go.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine Vegetarian

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Chilling Time 8 hours hours

Total Time 8 hours hours 10 minutes minutes

Servings 1 servings

Calories 297kcal

Author Lauren Harris

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a canning jar or bowl mix together the oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, brown sugar, and flax seeds, if using.

  • Stir in the milk, maple syrup, and diced apple.

  • Seal with a lid or plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours.

  • In the morning, you can enjoy these oats cold, or warm them up if you prefer.Top with additional diced apple, cinnamon, and maple syrup if you'd like.

Notes

Tips and Techniques

  • Increase ratio of milk to oats for thinner oatmeal.You can use up to 1 cup of milk.
  • If you want to add apple to the top of your oatmeal in the morning, sprinkle lemon juice on the remaining cut apple and wrap it in plastic wrap.Dice it right before eating to avoid browning.
  • Overnight oats can be stored, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.They are a great option for weekly meal prep.

** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 308mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 198IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 179mg | Iron: 2mg

This recipe was originally published on September 26, 2017. It was updated with an improved recipe, more thorough instructions, tips, techniques, and FAQ’s in March 2020.

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