Apple Pie Overnight Oats

Make these easy overnight oats apple cinnamon jars in 5 minutes and have breakfast ready all week long! Naturally sweetened, plus options for adding protein, and they taste like apple pie!

I love oatmeal in snacks. And breads. And desserts. In fact, I have over 50 Oatmeal Recipes that I’ve shared over the past few years.

But one of my favorite ways to enjoy oatmeal is for breakfast. And if I can make that oat recipe taste like a treat? Even better.

Now you can take your favorite apple pie flavors and turn them into oatmeal with less than 5 minutes of meal prep. Apple pie isn’t just for fall – go ahead and add apple cinnamon overnight oats to your menu plan for breakfast this week!

Are overnight oats still healthy?

With plenty of optional ingredients, you can even make protein apple cinnamon overnight oats to help meet your nutrition goals!

WHY MAKE OVERNIGHT OATS APPLE CINNAMON FLAVOR

Here’s why we love these apple pie overnight oats:

• Fewer dishes. Apple and cinnamon oats are made in mason jars, stored in mason jars, and served in mason jars.
• Fast meal prep! Just 5 minutes of prep and you’ve got breakfast ready for the next day and all week long.
• Easy to make vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free. Just switch out the milk for your favorite dairy-free option. And make sure your oats are certified gluten-free if needed.
• Perfect for on-the-go. If you or the kids need a portable breakfast to eat in the car, just grab an overnight oats apple cinnamon jar and spoon. No waiting for the oatmeal to cool down.
• All the flavors you love in apple pie in an easy, healthy, hearty oatmeal form. Or mix up several different flavors for variety throughout the week! All made with delicious natural sweetness!

APPLE CINNAMON OVERNIGHT OATS RECIPE INGREDIENTS

To make apple cinnamon overnight oats, you just need a few simple ingredients.

• Milk. You can use any variety of milk. Non-dairy milk like almond milk, coconut milk, or even oat milk works great too!
• Spices. Cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger are the classic apple pie spices. (You could also use Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice!)
• Honey or Pure Maple Syrup. Personally, I like maple syrup in my oatmeal. But use whichever natural sweetener you have on hand!
• Applesauce. You can use store-bought unsweetened applesauce or Homemade Applesauce.
• Chia Seeds. Adding chia seeds is a great way to add an extra punch of nutrients to your oatmeal. They also help give a delicious texture to your overnight oats.
• Oats. This is the main ingredient! Keep reading for my recommendations for which oats to use in overnight oats apple cinnamon flavor. Grab certified gluten-free oats if you need them.
• Fresh Apples. You’ll top your apple pie overnight oats with fresh apple chunks.

Psst! If you want meals like this apple cinnamon overnight oats to keep you full, start by asking, “Where’s the protein?” Keep reading for ways to add protein to this overnight oats apple cinnamon recipe.

OATS FOR OVERNIGHT OATS

When choosing oats for overnight oats, I typically pick old-fashioned oats or rolled oats, although quick oats can work too if that’s what you have on hand. Steel-cut oats may not soften enough without cooking, and instant oatmeal will turn into mush.

For more about which oats to use in overnight oats, check out my Basic Protein Overnight Oats post here.

HOW TO MAKE OVERNIGHT OATS APPLE PIE FLAVORED

This easy overnight oats apple pie recipe is like my Slab Apple Pie in breakfast form – with a healthy spin on it!

So, how do you make overnight oats? Follow these instructions.

Step 1. Mix the milk, spices, sweetener, applesauce, and chia seeds in mason jars with a good shake or stir. (You can use a mixing bowl or glass measuring cup if you prefer.)

Step 2. Then add your oats and chopped apples and shake the mixture again.

Step 3. Refrigerate overnight.

Step 4. Serve in the morning, cold or warmed up.

Overnight oats are good for up to 5 days in the refrigerator, so go ahead and prep breakfast for the week on Sunday night!

APPLE AND CINNAMON OVERNIGHT OATS VARIATIONS

The main recipe I’m sharing today is for apple and cinnamon overnight oats. But it’s easily customizable – make your own flavor varieties using oats and milk as the base!

• Top with a sprinkle of brown sugar or unsweetened shredded coconut
• Add cocoa powder or vanilla extract
• Or use a different seasonal fruit
• Make overnight oats with yogurt instead of applesauce
• You can even use up the last bit of your favorite seasonally flavored coffee creamer in place of part of the milk
• Or if you want to veer over into dessert territory, you can drizzle a bit of Salted Caramel on top…

OVERNIGHT OATS AND MILK FLAVOR VARIATIONS

If you need a little more direction, here are some great overnight oats flavor combinations. Follow the same measurements in my apple overnight oats recipe below, swapping out for these flavors instead:

• Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats. Use 1 Tablespoon of peanut butter in each jar instead of the spices, and sliced bananas instead of the apples.
• Peanut Butter and Berries. Use 1 Tablespoon of peanut butter in each jar instead of the spices, and berries instead of the apples. Or add a dollop of jelly on top after stirring the rest of the ingredients.
• Mango Ginger. Use powdered ginger instead of the spices and diced mango instead of the apples. I like a pinch of salt with this version to draw out the flavor.
• Carrot Cake. Use the same spices (or maybe a touch more cinnamon!) and shredded carrots instead of the apples. Yogurt would add a nice tang here! Top with walnuts before serving for a touch of crunch.
• Blueberry Cashew. Use cashew butter (or blend cashews in your blender!) and blueberries instead of apples. (Or any fresh fruit!)

PROTEIN OVERNIGHT OATS

When you make apple and cinnamon overnight oats, you’ll use oats and milk as the base (both of which also contain protein), but your options are endless from there! To make protein overnight oats, try adding any of these to the apple and cinnamon oats recipe:

• Protein Powder. If you have a favorite protein powder, mix it into your overnight apple oatmeal for a delicious protein-packed breakfast. You’ll typically get 15-30 grams per serving, depending on the brand. Vanilla protein powder will give you a fairly neutral flavor.
• Collagen. 1 Tablespoon of collagen in each jar of overnight oats will give you an extra 6 grams of protein. This is my favorite brand.
• Nut Butter. A Tablespoon of peanut butter will add 4 grams of protein, and almond butter will add nearly as much at 3.4 grams. Powdered peanut butter also mixes well with oatmeal, with less fat.
• Nuts. Or just add chopped nuts to your oats. 2 Tablespoons of chopped almonds will give you 4g of protein, and the same amount of chopped walnuts or pecans will add another 2 grams.
• Greek Yogurt. Use Greek yogurt instead of applesauce to keep the liquid-to-oats ratio the same and add 3 grams of protein.
• Seeds. My overnight oats apple cinnamon recipe already calls for chia seeds, which give you 2g of protein per serving. Hemp seeds (3g per Tablespoon) or flax seeds (1.3g for a Tablespoon of ground flaxseed) are also options for adding protein and nutty flavor to your oats overnight.

If you prefer a recipe with specifics already laid out for you, you’re in luck! Check out my Protein Overnight Oats Recipe for all the details.

Looking for more ways to increase your protein? Try one of my favorite high-protein recipes – I always have these on my meal plan and keep them stocked in my fridge. This way, I always have a protein-focused meal to put on my plate! Grab High Protein Recipes on Repeat here.

APPLE AND CINNAMON OATS FAQS

MORE OATMEAL BREAKFAST RECIPES

• Single Serve Oatmeal in the Slow Cooker
• Overnight Steel Cut Oats
• Instant Pot Oatmeal
• High Protein Oatmeal
• Oatmeal Pancakes
• Double Chocolate Waffles

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