Apple Pie Overnight Oats
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4.8
Apple Pie Overnight Oats
Description
Apple Pie Overnight Oats start with apples cooked gently with cinnamon, maple syrup, and a pinch of sea salt until soft and slightly syrupy, mimicking the filling of an apple pie. These apples form a flavorful layer that balances the cold, creamy oats. The oats are soaked overnight in almond milk mixed with chia seeds, cashew butter, cinnamon, vanilla, and maple syrup, allowing them to absorb liquid and thicken.
The resulting texture is creamy and tender with the contrast of soft cooked apples layered in the jars. This layering keeps the oats moist and infuses each bite with the apple pie flavors. The use of cashew butter adds richness and a subtle nuttiness, enhancing the overall mouthfeel.
This preparation is designed for convenience, requiring refrigeration for at least six hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld and the oats to soften fully. It can be served straight from the fridge for a cool, ready-to-eat breakfast or snack with minimal morning effort.
Maple syrup manages the sweetness, and the cinnamon highlights the warmth perceived in apple desserts without overpowering. The recipe’s simplicity highlights the fresh apple choice, suggesting varieties like Honeycrisp for their balance of sweet and tart flavors and crisp texture.
Ingredients
APPLES
- 3/4 cup apple peeling is optional for less texture // we prefer Honeycrisp, crisp, sweet, cut into small bite-size pieces
- 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 pinch salt sea salt
OVERNIGHT OATS
- 3/4 cup almond milk or sub other dairy-free milk of choice, unsweetened plain
- 1 Tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 - 1 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 Tbsp cashew butter unsalted, creamy, or almond butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup rolled oats (certified gluten-free as needed)
Instructions
- APPLES: To a small saucepan, add chopped apples, cinnamon, maple syrup, and salt and mix to evenly distribute the cinnamon.
- Turn heat on low and cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes or until the apples are soft and tender. Remove the lid, turn the heat up to medium, and cook for 2-3 more minutes, stirring constantly, to evaporate some of the juices and create a nice syrup around the apples. Once most of the liquid is gone, turn off the heat and set aside.
- OATS: In a small bowl or liquid measuring cup, mix the almond milk, chia seeds, maple syrup, cinnamon, nut butter, and vanilla. Add the oats and stir until well-combined.
- Get two small mason jars or small bowls with lids. Place about a quarter of the cooked apple mixture into the bottom of each container, add half the oat mixture to each as your middle layer, then divide and place the rest of the cooked apples on top of the oats. Place in the refrigerator overnight, or for at least 6 hours.
- Enjoy chilled or at room temperature. Overnight oats will keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 days, though best within the first 12-24 hours in our experience. Not freezer friendly.
Notes
- Choose firm, sweet apples such as Honeycrisp for the best texture and flavor balance in the oat layers.
- Peeling apples is optional; leaving the peel adds texture while peeling creates a softer consistency.
- Refrigerate the oats for at least 6 hours or overnight for proper soaking and flavor development.
- This recipe provides a nutritious breakfast serving size for two.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2(Jars)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 247 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 247 | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 40.5g | 14% |
| Protein | 5.5g | 11% |
| Fat | 7.8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.3g | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.6g | 15% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.4g | 17% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 107mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 300mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 6.1g | 24% |
| Sugar | 18.6g | 37% |
| Vitamin A | 32.3IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 251mg | 25% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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