Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats

Name: Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned, not instant); 1 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened almond milk); 0.25 cup yogurt (plain, Greek-style); 1 pcs apple (medium, crisp variety like Gala or Fuji, diced small); 1 tbsp honey; 1 tbsp chia seeds; 1 pinch cinnamon powder; 1 pinch salt; 2 tbsp walnuts (roughly chopped, for topping)

RATING

4.6/5(175)

TASTE SCORE

8/10

Creamy, no-cook oats soaked overnight with crisp apple chunks and warm cinnamon. A grab-and-go breakfast that tastes like apple pie in a jar — naturally sweetened with honey and ready when you wake up.

PREP

10m

COOK

SERVES

1 CUP

418 cal

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

For 2 servings

1 cuprolled oats · old-fashioned, not instant1 cupmilk · dairy or unsweetened almond milk¼ cupyogurt · plain, Greek-style1 pcsapple · medium, crisp variety like Gala or Fuji, diced small1 tbsphoney1 tbspchia seeds1 pinchcinnamon powder1 pinchsalt2 tbspwalnuts · roughly chopped, for topping

NUTRITION · PER SERVING

418

CALORIES · 1 CUP

Protein15g · 14%

Carbs62g · 59%

Fat14g · 30%

Fiber9g

Sugar21g

Saturated fat4g

Cholesterol2mg

Sodium97mg

Potassium591mg

Phosphorus356mg

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METHOD · 5 STEPS

prep
Dice the apple.
Wash the apple and core it. Dice into small, even cubes about the size of a pea so they soften slightly overnight and distribute well.
TIPLeave the peel on for extra fiber and a little color in the jar.
mix
Combine the base ingredients.
1.In a mixing bowl, add rolled oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, honey, cinnamon powder, and salt.
2.Whisk everything together until the chia seeds are suspended and the yogurt is fully incorporated.
3.Fold in the diced apple, reserving a few cubes for topping.
assemble
Portion into jars.
Divide the oat mixture evenly between two mason jars or airtight containers. Seal tightly with lids.
TIPFill only three-quarters full — the oats and chia expand as they soak.
rest · ~480 min
Refrigerate overnight.
Place the sealed jars in the refrigerator and let them soak for at least 6 hours, ideally overnight, until the oats are tender and the mixture is thick and creamy.
serve
Top with walnuts and serve.
Stir the oats before serving. If the texture is too thick, add a splash of milk and stir. Top with the reserved diced apple and chopped walnuts. Serve chilled straight from the jar.
TIPFor a warm version, microwave the jar without the lid for 60 seconds before adding toppings.

PRO TIPS

What to keep in mind.

6 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.

1
Use old-fashioned rolled oats, not instant, for the best texture after soaking.
2
Dice the apple into pea-sized cubes so they soften evenly overnight.
3
Leave the apple peel on for extra fiber and a pop of red color.
4
Fill jars only three-quarters full to allow room for the oats and chia to expand.
5
If the overnight oats are too thick in the morning, stir in a splash of milk to loosen.
6
For a warm breakfast, microwave the jar (lid off) for 60 seconds before adding toppings.

RECIPE VARIATIONS

Adapt it for your goals.

vegan

Vegan

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave, and use plant-based yogurt (like coconut or soy) along with almond or oat milk. All other ingredients are already vegan-friendly.

high protein

High-protein

Add a scoop of vanilla or unflavored protein powder when mixing the base, and increase Greek yogurt to 1/3 cup. This boosts satiety and makes it a post-workout meal.

low sugar

Low-sugar

Skip the honey entirely and rely on a very ripe apple (or a pinch of stevia). The cinnamon will still give sweetness perception, and the apple provides natural sugars.

gluten free