Apple Pie Overnight Oats

This is a variation of our overnight oats base recipe. Overnight oats are great for breakfast and can make busy mornings a breeze. This apple pie overnight oats recipe tastes like a classic American dessert and is packed with nutrition!

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Culinary Tips for Apple Pie Overnight Oats

Want to make breakfast for the entire week or for the whole family? To speed up prep time, make a big batch in a bowl, then divide into individual servings.

For best flavor, toast the walnuts. If using whole walnuts, toast in the oven, then chop finely. If using chopped walnuts, toast on the stovetop.

Ingredient Substitutions

• Oats: use old-fashioned or quick oats. Old-fashioned oats create a firm, chewy texture; quick oats create a soft, mushy texture. Do not use steel cut oats, as these have to be cooked for optimal digestion.
• Milk: use regular or dairy-free milk. Don’t have milk? You can also make overnight oats with water, but they won’t taste as creamy.
• Greek Yogurt: substitute regular plain yogurt. Choose a fat content that works with your overall diet. Choose plain varieties and sweeten to taste. To make your overnight oats vegan substitute a plant-based yogurt. Don’t have yogurt? Simply leave it out.
• Maple Syrup: substitute agave, brown sugar, or honey. You can also use jam, juice, or pureed fruit in place of sweetener.
• Apples: substitute dried apples or applesauce.
• Walnuts: substitute chopped toasted pecans, almonds, or cashews.
• Cinnamon: substitute any variety of sweet spices – allspice, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, or nutmeg.

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Recipe Variations

Feel free to add other mix-ins to taste: chia seeds, flax seeds, coconut flakes, cocoa powder, nut butter, flavor extracts, etc.

Need some overnight oats recipe inspiration? 

Use our base recipe as a guide, or check out some of our favorite overnight oats variations!

Take a look at our stovetop oatmeal base recipe and its variations for even more ideas!

Equipment Recommendations

Use these kitchen tools for recipe success!

• Dry measuring cups & spoons
• Liquid measuring cup
• Glass storage containers

Apple Pie Overnight Oats are a Healthy Breakfast

The first meal of the day can affect how you feel for the rest of the day. A balanced breakfast should contain complex carbohydrates, protein, and healthy fats. The featured ingredients in this healthy overnight oats recipe are oats, Greek yogurt, apple, and walnuts. This recipe also contains natural sweetener, but far less than many breakfast cereals.

Oats

Oats are a whole grain and are a good source of fiber and complex carbohydrates. Fiber is important for digestion, satiety, stable blood sugar, good cholesterol, and healthy gut bacteria. Complex carbohydrates are important for steady energy and focus. (1, 2)

Greek Yogurt

Making overnight oats with Greek yogurt creates a creamy texture and taste. Plus, it adds a nutritional boost! Greek yogurt is a great source of protein, calcium, and gut-friendly probiotics.

Apples

Apples contains prebiotic fiber, vitamins, and minerals – important for digestion, steady energy, and metabolism.

Walnuts

Nuts of all varieties contain plant-based protein, fiber, and healthy fats that help you feel satisfied until your next meal. Walnuts also provide omega-3 fatty acids that promote brain and heart health.

Less Sugar than Breakfast Cereal

Many breakfast cereals contain large amounts of added sugars that don’t support health. By making refrigerator oats, you get to control the amount of added sugar that you eat!

Serving Suggestions

Overnight oats aren’t just for breakfast! They can also be a great snack or post-workout treat.

Serve hot or cold.

How to Store Apple Overnight Oats

Store overnight oats in the refrigerator. They’ll be ready to eat the next morning but can be stored for up to one week.

The longer the oats are held in the refrigerator, the mushier they will become.

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