Apple Pie Overnight Oats
Enjoy apple pie for breakfast with these creamy Apple Pie Overnight Oats! This recipe melds hearty rolled oats, diced crisp apples, and a blend of warm spices with the creaminess of plant-based milk. This no-cook breakfast offers all the comforting flavors of apple pie in a convenient, nutritious on-the-go breakfast!
Forget boring old oatmeal…upgrade with these delicious apple pie overnight oats that are a great way to get in a high fiber, filling breakfast to energize you throughout the morning!
Overnight oats are a fan favorite breakfast…they’re convenient, delicious, customizable and healthy. What’s not to love?
This recipe is like having healthy apple pie. It’s a delicious breakfast you can prep multiple days in advance!
▶︎Looking for more overnight oats recipes? Try out Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats, Peach Crisp Overnight Oats, or Strawberries & Cream Overnight Oats!
🍎Ingredients
Ingredient notes:
- Oats: The best oats for overnight oats are old fashioned oats (rolled oats) as they produce the perfect chewy yet creamy texture.
- Apple: Of course you need apple for apple pie overnight oats! The best apples for this are a crisp apple variety like Honeycrisp or Pink Lady- but choose whichever you prefer! The apple provides a lot of natural sweetness. (If you have extra apples try making these amazing Apple Crisp Bites!)
- Non-dairy milk: I love soy milk in this recipe but you could also use oat milk or almond milk. If you like sweeter overnight oats use sweetened non-dairy milk. In this overnight oats recipe we use more milk to help create the creamiest texture and let the apple and cinnamon flavors infuse.
- Pure maple syrup: If you don’t have this you can also substitute it with brown sugar.
See recipe card for full ingredient list and quantities.
Have a few extra apples on hand? Try out Apple Pie Baked Oatmeal for another delicious fall breakfast!
📝Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: In a small bowl, add your chopped apples, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and pinch of salt.
Microwave for ~ 2 minutes until apples are softened.
Step 2: In a medium-sized glass bowl or container, add the softened apples, old fashioned oats, pure maple syrup, vanilla extract, non-dairy milk, and chia seeds. Give it a good stir.
Cover it and place it in the fridge for at least 4 hours but ideally overnight (8+ hours) for the best texture and to let the apple cinnamon flavors infuse.
Step 3: The next morning, give the apple mixture a good stir and separate in half into mason jars. Feel free to add other toppings like granola, nut butter, nuts & seeds, yogurt, and more!
Tip: You can also warm overnight oats up in the microwave the next morning. Microwave for 30-45 seconds until warm and give it a good stir.
❓Recipe FAQs
The best oats for overnight oats are old fashioned (rolled oats) as they are flattened and partially cooked making them ideal for soaking overnight and becoming soft and creamy by morning. They also have a good texture after soaking, unlike instant oats, which can become mushy.
In general steel-cut oats aren’t the best for overnight oats, as they require extra longer soaking time.
There are lots of ways to add extra protein to overnight oats. You can add Greek yogurt which is naturally high in protein and adds a creamy texture. You can also add a scoop of protein powder or nut butter (such as peanut butter or almond butter). Nuts and seeds are higher protein with lots of nutritional value as well.
While the beauty of overnight oats is their no-cook convenience, you can certainly warm them up in the microwave or on the stovetop if you prefer a warm breakfast. Just be sure to use a microwave-safe container and stir occasionally if heating on the stovetop.
Love oats? Try out these other delicious oat-based recipes:
Pro Tips
- Optional add-ins or your favorite toppings: Greek yogurt, peanut butter, greek yogurt, extra protein, favorite nuts
- You don’t have to eat overnight oats cold! Warm these up in the microwave in the morning and they taste amazing.
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▶︎Want another make ahead breakfast? Try out this oat milk chia pudding!
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Equipment
- medium bowl
- 2 mason jars
Ingredients
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 medium apple, diced such as Honeycrisp or Pink Lady*
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- pinch salt
- 1-2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1-2 tsp chia seeds
- 2 cups non-dairy milk* such as soy or almond
Instructions
- In a small bowl, add your chopped apples, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and pinch of salt.
- Microwave for ~ 2 minutes until apples are softened.
- In a medium glass bowl or container, add the softened apples, old fashioned oats, pure maple syrup, vanilla extract, non-dairy milk, and chia seeds.
- At this point you can separate the oat mixture into two containers (this creates two servings) or you can keep it all in one bowl. Cover it and place it in the fridge for at least 4 hours but ideally overnight (8+ hours) for the best texture.
- The next morning give the apple mixture a good stir and enjoy! Feel free to add other toppings like granola, nut butter, nuts & seeds, yogurt, and more!
Notes
- Optional add-ins: Greek yogurt, protein powder, nut butter, nuts & seeds, other fruits
- I recommend old-fashioned oats for this recipe for the best texture, but you could also consider trying it with quick oats.
- You don’t have to eat overnight oats cold! Warm these up in the microwave in the morning and they taste amazing.
I just loved how easy these were to make the night before. I grabbed them to eat in the office (I start very early), and they were SO good!
This creamy apple pie overnight oats recipe is now my go-to breakfast. I love how the spices, apples, and oats complement one another. Plus, it’s husband-approved, so for sure I will be making this again!
This is the perfect breakfast for these recent chilly mornings up here in the mountains. I enjoyed it warmed up with a nice dollop of almond butter and the combo was fantastic, the cinnamon and maple syrup really brought all the cozy flavours together.
Though breakfast isn’t typically my favorite, creamy apple pie has a special place in my heart. I’ve searched for the best way to enjoy it, and this overnight oats method is the winner! I tried it out yesterday evening, and by today, I was eager for another serving.
So glad you enjoyed it Lily!! 🙂
My husband has been obsessed with oats lately! I sent him this recipe and he made them and we all loved them. SO perfect for the chilly mornings we’ve been having! Thank you.