Dessert

Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats Recipe

ByAiden Wells October 30, 2025October 30, 2025

Introduction

Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats are a simple, delicious, and nutritious way to start your day. This recipe combines the comforting flavors of apples and warm spices with creamy oats, all prepared the night before for a quick breakfast.

Two clear glass jars on a white marbled surface hold layered breakfast parfaits. Each jar has four layers: the bottom layer is a thick, creamy peanut butter-colored paste, followed by a light beige chia seed pudding with small dark seeds, then a layer of red apple slices with white flesh, topped again with peanut butter cream, and finished with a dollop of chia pudding on top. Some diced red and white apple pieces are scattered on a white plate with a scalloped edge in front of the jars. The background is softly blurred and shows red whole apples on the white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 cups rolled oats or quick oats
3 tablespoons chia seeds
1 cup Greek or Skyr yogurt (dairy or plant-based)
1 ½ cups non-dairy milk of choice
1 ½ tablespoons pure maple syrup (or to taste)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup diced apple (Honeycrisp or Cosmic Crisp recommended)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
⅛ teaspoon ginger (optional)
⅛ teaspoon allspice (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Add all ingredients to a large bowl and stir well to combine evenly.
Step 2: Cover with a lid and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight. You can also divide the mixture into 4 separate jars before refrigerating for easy portioning.
Step 3: Enjoy the oats the next morning with your favorite additional toppings, such as almond butter or peanut butter for extra richness.

Tips & Variations

Use organic apples to avoid peeling if preferred, as the skin adds extra fiber and nutrients.
Swap in regular milk or other plant-based milks like oat or almond milk based on your taste and dietary needs.
For a sweeter version, increase the maple syrup or add a sprinkle of brown sugar on top before eating.
Try adding chopped nuts or dried fruit for texture and flavor variety.

Storage

Store the overnight oats covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Before eating, give them a good stir, and if desired, warm slightly in the microwave or enjoy them cold directly from the fridge.

How to Serve

Three glass jars sit side by side on a white marbled surface, each filled with layered breakfast parfaits. Each jar has three layers starting with a thick light brown nut butter base at the bottom, followed by a creamy, speckled white chia pudding mixed with small dark seeds. The middle jar’s chia layer is topped with a thick nut butter layer mixed with chunks of red apple slices, while the two outer jars have the chia pudding layer on top, crowned with dollops of chia pudding, drizzles of nut butter, and apple slices. Around the jars are scattered apple pieces and a small white plate with cinnamon powder in the background. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use regular oats instead of quick oats?

Yes, rolled oats or quick oats both work well in this recipe. Rolled oats will give a chewier texture, while quick oats result in creamier overnight oats.

Is this recipe suitable for vegan diets?

Absolutely. Use plant-based yogurt and non-dairy milk along with pure maple syrup to keep this recipe vegan-friendly.