Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats
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Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats
Description
The Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats recipe mixes milk, plain yogurt, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and maple syrup before adding oats, chia seeds, and diced apple. The mixture rests covered in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight, allowing the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid and soften. This yields a creamy, pudding-like texture with bursts of crisp apple pieces that can be left raw or replaced with cooked ones for softness.
The cinnamon and maple syrup provide a warm, sweet-spiced flavor contrast, balanced by the fresh tang of yogurt and vanilla. Optional toppings like nuts or nut butters enhance texture and protein content. The oats are convenient to prepare ahead and portable if stored in jars.
The recipe can be adapted with plant-based milks and yogurts for vegan versions or boosted with protein powder as desired.
Ingredients
- ½ cup milk I use almond milk, any type
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt can use plant-based yogurt to keep this recipe vegan, or vanilla Greek yogurt
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup
- ½ cup old fashioned oats (use certified gluten-free oats to keep recipe gluten free)
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- ½ apple diced
Optional toppings:
- apple diced apple; pecans or walnuts; peanut butter or almond butter
- cinnamon
- pecans
- peanut butter
Instructions
- Stir the milk, yogurt, vanilla, cinnamon, and maple syrup together in a small container like a mason jar or Tupperware.
- Add the oats, chia seeds, and diced apple. Stir until well combined.
- Cover container with a lid and place in the refrigerator overnight (or at least 4 hours).
- Before eating, stir the mixture. If needed, add a splash of milk to loosen it up. Then, top with desired toppings like diced apple, cinnamon, nuts, and peanut or almond butter. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use mason jars for single servings to simplify preparation and storage.
- For multiple servings, mix in a larger container and portion out before eating.
- Adjust thickness by adding milk before serving if needed.
- Diced raw apple adds crunch; alternatively grate or cook apples by sautéing or steaming for a softer texture.
- Plant-based milk and yogurt make the recipe vegan.
- Boost protein by incorporating protein powder if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 304 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 jar | |
| Calories | 304kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 190mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 280mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 86IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 281mg | 28% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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