These cozy apple pie overnight oats are the perfect make ahead breakfast to wake up to. They are filling, flavorful and a little fun for busy mornings.
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Breakfast at a Glance
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Planning Ahead: Make it the night before and 4-5 days in advance
- Morning Effort: Eat!
- Protein: 22g
- Fiber: 13g
Nessy's Note
I have to admit that of all of the overnight oats flavors I have shared, these may have taken me the most testing.
Unlike my cinnamon roll overnight oats which turned out fantastic on the first attempt, these took a bit of tweaking in order to ensure they were packed with apple pie flavor yet still maintained the thick and creamy texture that we all adore.
I initially, tried making them with applesauce which was a bit too runny and honestly just not apple-y enough (is that a word?). Then, I tried them with diced apples (like in apple breakfast crisp) and I found that the apple distribution was inadequate.
Finally, I took a note from my apple yogurt bowl and tried shredding the apples and that was our winner! By microwaving the apples with cinnamon you get an apple pie like filling in about a minute which when mixed with the yogurt base is honestly perfection.
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Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
- Rolled Oats- This can be called old-fashioned oats or large flake oats and they're what I find results in the best texture.
- Substitution: Instant or quick oats work but result in a bit of a "mushy" texture. Steel-cut oats will not work.
- Greek Yogurt- This helps to make the breakfast high protein without the need for protein powder, like it does for lemon overnight oats, and provides most of the liquid for softening the oats.
- Substitution: Another type of plain yogurt can be used but note that protein content will vary.
- Apple- I used a pink lady apple but, like in this apple cinnamon French toast casserole, whatever you like best should work.
- Cinnamon- For the spice flavor to mimic apple pie.
- Substitution: Apple pie spice would also work great!
- Vanilla Extract- For some extra warming, "home-baked" flavor (like in cookie dough overnight oats).
- Maple Syrup- For a bit of sweetness. You can adjust or leave it out depending on the sweetness of your apple.
- Substitution: Honey or your sweetener of choice can be used instead.
- Chia Seeds- I add these for some extra fiber and omega-3s plus they help thicken the overnight oats.
- Substitution: Ground flaxseed can be used or they can be left out.
- Sea Salt- A pinch balances out the sweetness.
- Substitution: Kosher or table salt will also work or it can be omitted.
Tips for the Best Apple Pie Overnight Oats
- Adjust the consistency. If the oats have thickened too much overnight for your liking (they are pretty thick but I like them that way!), you can stir in a splash of milk (or even apple juice) before serving.
- Meal prep for the week. This apple overnight oatmeal lasts 4-5 days in the fridge, so you can make a batch on Sunday and have breakfast ready for the whole week.
- For more tips, troubleshooting and flavor customizations check out my ultimate guide to yogurt overnight oats!
More Overnight Oats Recipes...
- Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats
- Banana Chia Overnight Oats
- Chocolate Covered Strawberry Overnight Oats
- Creamsicle Overnight Oats
If you give this recipe a try, be sure to let me know what you thought in the comments below!
Apple Pie Overnight Oats
Equipment
- 1 jar or container with lid (at least 10 oz/300mL in size)
Ingredients
- 1 apple shredded
- 1 and ½ teaspoon cinnamon divided
- ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt (I prefer 2% for a creamier texture but any type will work)
- ½ tablespoon maple syrup (or honey)
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ⅓ cup old-fashioned rolled oats (large flake)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (or ground flaxseed)
Instructions
- Make the "pie filling" by stirring together the shredded apple with ½ teaspoon of cinnamon. Microwave for 60-90 seconds, stirring after every 30 seconds until softened.1 apple, 1 and ½ tsp cinnamon
- Add the Greek yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla, remaining 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and sea salt to your jar or container and stir well until fully combined. Mix in half of the "pie filling" (about ¼ cup).¾ cup plain Greek yogurt, ½ tbsp maple syrup, ¼ tsp vanilla extract, ⅛ tsp fine sea salt, 1 and ½ tsp cinnamon
- Stir in the rolled oats and chia seeds until evenly mixed.⅓ cup old-fashioned rolled oats, 1 tbsp chia seeds
- Top with the remaining apple filling and let the oats sit in the fridge for overnight (or at least 4 hours).
- That's all! In the morning, enjoy your breakfast as you get all ready for your busy day.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition Note: Nutritional information is estimated using an online calculator and accuracy is not guaranteed. Remember food is more than numbers and this info is intended as a support.
Marie says
The apple flavor in this was so good!
Jan Setlak says
The Oats were so good Yum.
Janessa says
I'm so glad you liked this recipe, Jan!
Jess says
Do you peel the apple first?
Janessa says
I just leave the peel on but you can do whatever you prefer!