Description

A wholesome and delicious Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats recipe that combines rolled oats, chia seeds, Greek yogurt, and fresh diced apples with warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Perfect for a quick and nutritious breakfast prepared the night before, this creamy and flavorful dish offers the flexibility of dairy or plant-based yogurt and milk alternatives, sweetened naturally with maple syrup.

Ingredients

Scale

Oats & Seeds

2 cups rolled oats or quick oats
3 tablespoons chia seeds

Dairy & Milk

1 cup Greek or Skyr yogurt (dairy or plant-based)
1 ½ cups non-dairy milk of choice

Sweeteners & Flavorings

1 ½ tablespoons pure maple syrup (or to taste)
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
⅛ teaspoon ginger (optional)
⅛ teaspoon allspice (optional)

Fruits

1 cup diced apple (Honeycrisp or Cosmic Crisp recommended)

Instructions

Combine Ingredients: Add rolled oats or quick oats, chia seeds, Greek or Skyr yogurt, non-dairy milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, diced apple, ground cinnamon, and optional spices (nutmeg, ginger, allspice) into a large bowl. Stir thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly mixed.
Refrigerate: Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap, then place it in the refrigerator. Let it chill for at least 2 hours or preferably overnight to allow the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid and flavors, resulting in a creamy texture. Alternatively, you can portion the mixture into four separate jars before refrigerating for convenient grab-and-go servings.
Serve and Enjoy: In the morning, retrieve your oats from the fridge and enjoy as is or with your favorite additional toppings. Suggested toppings include a dollop of almond butter or peanut butter to enhance flavor and add extra protein and creaminess.

Notes

Use rolled oats for a heartier texture, or quick oats for a creamier, softer consistency.
Dairy yogurt can be substituted with plant-based yogurts like coconut or almond-based for a vegan option.
Non-dairy milk options such as almond, oat, or soy milk work well and can be chosen based on dietary preference.
Adjust the maple syrup quantity to your preferred sweetness level.
Chilling overnight improves flavor melding and texture, but at least 2 hours is sufficient.
For added protein and richness, try topping with nut butters or seeds just before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: overnight oats, apple cinnamon oats, healthy breakfast, make-ahead oats, chia seeds oats, vegan overnight oats, plant-based breakfast