Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats
These Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats bring back all the familiar flavors of apple-cinnamon oatmeal, and are just as simple to heat up in the morning. Oats, chia seeds, apples, soy milk, and cinnamon are all you need to create this wholesome breakfast.
I was admittedly skeptical about the whole overnight oats situation… It sounded like a mushy, flavorless breakfast. But the chia seeds mixed in with the rolled oats create a satisfying texture even after days in the fridge. On top of that, the cinnamon apples really take it to the next level. Try these Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats and I bet you’ll never go back to eating oatmeal packets!
On that note, meal prep has become a way of life in our household. Breakfast, especially, is something I don’t want to spend a lot of time on during the week. (There is only so much I am willing to do before coffee.) These overnight oats have been a real life-saver when we have busy mornings. I usually make a batch of them on Sunday or Monday, so we have several quick meals to eat throughout the week. They literally only take 2 minutes to heat in the microwave, which is my kind of breakfast!
The best part? Not only are these oats quick and healthy, but they are also incredibly filling. They are packed with fiber, whole grains, and good-for-you fats that will give you energy and keep you satisfied until lunch. Guilt-free, gluten free, and (if you make it per our recipe) totally vegan.
Switch it up!
Another great thing is how easy these are to customize. Have a preferred milk? Go ahead and use it. We use vanilla soy milk because it gives the oats extra sweetness and vanilla flavor. However, I am willing to bet that coconut milk, almond milk, or even regular milk would be delicious with these.
Enjoy a little extra crunch? Add some chopped pecans, almonds, or granola to the top. Anything you would normally top your oatmeal with will be good on this.
Sweet tooth? Add a drizzle of agave nectar, maple syrup, or cinnamon sugar to the top.
No apples? Another great way to get some variety into your breakfast is to switch up the fruit. I love using apples because we almost always have some lying around in the fridge. But you can also top with fresh fruit after heating up, or get creative! My second-favorite variation so far is topping the oats with homemade blueberry compote: Heat ½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries (or any frozen berry variety) and 1/4 cup water to a small pan over medium heat until most blueberries have burst. The whole mixture will thicken and turn purple. Then, just add it to the oats and refrigerate.
Have fun customizing, and let us know in the comments what your favorite combinations are!
Apple Pie Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1 apple* the sweeter, the better
- 1 pinch cinnamon
- ½ cup old fashioned rolled oats*
- 1 cup vanilla soy milk* or favorite milk
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
Instructions
- Dice apple. Add to a microwave safe bowl and sprinkle with cinnamon. Microwave for about 2 ½ -3 minutes, stirring halfway through, until apples are softer and smell like delicious apple pie filling.
- While apples cook, add chia seeds, oats, and soy milk to a mason jar or other airtight container. Stir together.
- Add apples to the container and let the mixture sit overnight (or at least an hour). To serve warm, microwave for 2 minutes and enjoy!
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