Description
This Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats recipe combines the cozy flavors of fall with a quick, no-cook preparation perfect for busy mornings. Rolled oats soaked in vanilla almond milk and Greek yogurt absorb warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, while crisp diced apples add natural sweetness and texture. Sweetened gently with pure maple syrup and boosted with fiber-rich flaxseed, this nutritious breakfast tastes just like apple pie and can be prepared ahead and enjoyed cold or slightly warmed.
Ingredients
Scale
Oats & Spices
- 1/3 cup old fashioned rolled oats (gluten free if needed)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Tiny pinch ground ginger
- Tiny pinch ground cloves
- Tiny pinch kosher salt
Fruit & Dairy
- 1/2 medium apple, cored and diced (peeling optional, any kind, e.g., Honeycrisp)
- 1/2 cup Almond Breeze Unsweetened Vanilla Almondmilk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
Additional
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed meal
- Optional toppings: Toasted almonds or walnuts; dried fruit such as raisins, cranberries, or apricots; additional maple syrup
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add oats, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, salt, diced apples, almond milk, maple syrup, Greek yogurt, and flaxseed to a 16-ounce mason jar or other storage container in the listed order without shaking yet.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Seal the jar and place it in the refrigerator overnight or up to 5 days to allow the oats and spices to soak and flavors to meld. Alternatively, layer ingredients in a bowl, cover tightly, and refrigerate.
- Mix Before Serving: When ready to eat, shake the jar gently to combine or empty the contents into a serving bowl and stir well. Adjust consistency by adding more Greek yogurt or almond milk if desired.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle with optional toasted nuts, dried fruit, or a drizzle of maple syrup as preferred to enhance texture and flavor before enjoying your apple cinnamon overnight oats.
Notes
- This overnight oats recipe tastes like apple pie thanks to the combination of warm spices and crisp apples.
- You can prepare multiple jars ahead for convenient grab-and-go breakfasts lasting up to 5 days refrigerated.
- Feel free to swap almond milk with any plant or dairy milk of choice to suit dietary needs.
- Adding flaxseed meal not only boosts fiber but also adds omega-3 fatty acids for additional health benefits.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of maple syrup based on personal preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (approximately 300 grams)
- Calories: 299 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 204 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg
