Description
Hearty apple cinnamon overnight oats deliver pure morning comfort with minimal morning prep. Wholesome rolled oats soaked in creamy milk blend effortlessly with sweet cinnamon and crisp apple chunks, creating a delightful breakfast you’ll crave every day.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 medium apple
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Liquid Base:
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
Sweeteners and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 tbsp chopped almonds (optional)
Instructions
- In a clean mason jar or airtight container, combine rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract, creating a smooth liquid base for your overnight oats.
- Grate the apple using a box grater or food processor to create fine, delicate apple shreds that will distribute evenly throughout the mixture.
- Add ground cinnamon, honey, chia seeds, and salt to the oat mixture, stirring thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated and evenly distributed.
- Fold the grated apple into the oat mixture, allowing the fruit to blend seamlessly with the creamy liquid base.
- Seal the container tightly and refrigerate overnight, or for a minimum of 6-8 hours, to allow the oats to absorb the liquid and develop a rich, creamy texture.
- In the morning, give the oats a gentle stir to redistribute the ingredients and achieve a consistent consistency.
- If desired, garnish the chilled oats with chopped almonds for an added crunch and nutty flavor just before serving.
- Serve cold directly from the refrigerator, enjoying the cool, creamy texture and the subtle sweetness of apple and cinnamon.
Notes
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting honey levels, catering to personal taste preferences without compromising the recipe’s delicate balance.
- Swap dairy milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk for a vegan-friendly version that maintains the creamy texture and nutritional value.
- Enhance protein content by adding a scoop of vanilla or unflavored protein powder during the mixing stage, perfect for post-workout nutrition.
- Experiment with different apple varieties like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith to create unique flavor profiles and varying levels of natural sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg