Description
Apple Pie Overnight Oats combine sautéed spiced apples with creamy oats, protein powder, chia seeds, and Greek yogurt to create a delicious, nutritious breakfast perfect for meal prep. The warm cinnamon and caramelized apple flavors mimic classic apple pie in a healthy, easy-to-make overnight oats recipe.
Ingredients
For the sautéed apples:
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (or other neutral oil)
- 1 large apple, diced (SweeTango, Honeycrisp, or Pink Lady recommended)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
For the overnight oats:
- 2 cups gluten-free rolled oats
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 50 grams vanilla protein powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 1/2 cups unsweetened milk of choice (almond, oat, cow milk, etc.)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole-milk or low-fat Greek yogurt (can substitute dairy-free yogurt)
For serving:
- Creamy almond butter (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Sauté the diced apples: Heat the coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced apples and cook, stirring frequently, until the apples are soft, about 10 minutes. Stir in the maple syrup, cinnamon, and kosher salt to coat the apples. Continue cooking on low heat until the apples become lightly browned and caramelized, about 2 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare the oat mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, chia seeds, cinnamon, and kosher salt. Slowly whisk in the milk and vanilla extract until fully combined. Fold in about half of the sautéed apples into the oat mixture.
- Assemble jars: Evenly divide the oat and apple mixture into four 12-ounce lidded jars or containers. Top each jar with 1/4 cup of Greek yogurt. Distribute the remaining sautéed apples evenly on top of the yogurt in each jar.
- Refrigerate overnight: Cover the jars or containers and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow the oats and chia seeds to soften and absorb the liquids, creating a creamy texture.
- Serve and garnish: When ready to eat, optionally drizzle each serving with creamy almond butter for added flavor and protein. Enjoy cold or warm if preferred.
- Storage instructions: Store leftovers in sealed containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
- Apples: Use crisp, flavorful apples like SweeTango, Honeycrisp, or Pink Lady for the best apple pie taste. Depending on apple size, consider using two apples.
- Ground cinnamon: Adds warm spice characteristic of apple pie. For a milder cinnamon flavor, reduce amounts by half.
- Greek yogurt: Adds creaminess and protein; do not skip. Dairy-free yogurts like Kite Hill also work well.
- Oats: Use old-fashioned rolled oats (gluten-free if needed) for best texture and safe raw consumption in overnight oats.
- Coconut oil: Helps caramelize apples beautifully. Substitute with butter, nondairy butter, or neutral oils if unavailable.
- Warm option: For warm oats, cook the oatmeal per package instructions and add prepared apples before serving.
- Lower carb option: Replace oats with extra chia seeds for a creamier, lower-carb version.
- Protein powder: Optional but enhances flavor and protein content. If omitted, add 1-2 tablespoons of maple syrup for sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
