Description
Apple cinnamon overnight oats offer a chilled, cozy-style breakfast with soft texture and a comforting flavor that makes mornings feel a bit easier. It is a make-ahead option that still feels thoughtful and pleasant to eat, especially when you want breakfast ready without sacrificing comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Base ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup milk
- 0.5 cup greek yogurt
- 0.5 cup water
Flavor and sweetness:
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Mix-ins and toppings:
- 1 apple
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Dice your apple into small pieces, keeping the skin intact for texture and nutrients.
- Pour 1 cup of rolled oats into your container along with 1 cup of milk and 1/2 cup of greek yogurt.
- Add 1/2 cup of water, 2 tablespoons of honey, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt to your jar.
- Mix everything together until your oats are fully coated with no dry spots remaining.
- Gently stir in your diced apple pieces so they’re scattered evenly throughout the mixture.
- Seal your container and place it in the refrigerator at 40°F for at least 8 hours, though 12 hours gives you the creamiest results.
- The next morning, stir your oats well and pour in a bit more milk if the consistency feels too thick for your taste.
- Spoon your oats into a bowl and sprinkle 1 tablespoon of chopped walnuts and 1/2 tablespoon of brown sugar on top.
- Eat it straight from the fridge at 40°F or transfer it to a microwave-safe bowl and heat it for 60 to 90 seconds at medium power if you prefer warmth.
Notes
- Leave the apple skin on when chopping since it adds texture and keeps the nutrients in your breakfast.
- Stir the mixture thoroughly after combining everything so your oats absorb the liquid evenly and don’t end up with dry spots.
- Let your oats sit for the full 12 hours if possible because the longer they rest, the creamier they become and the better the flavors blend together.
- If your oats feel too thick in the morning, thin them out with a splash of milk to reach the consistency that works best for you.
- For a dairy-free version, swap the milk and Greek yogurt for coconut milk and coconut yogurt to keep the same creamy texture.
- Prep multiple jars at once so breakfast is ready to grab throughout the week without any extra morning work.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1.5 minutes (microwave heating)
- Category: With Oat
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 386 kcal
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg