Apple Pie Overnight Oats Recipe – Easy and Tasty

Apple Pie Overnight Oats Recipe from Cousin Mike’s kitchen to yours

This Apple Pie Overnight oats recipe is a great way to food prep a healthy breakfast. Just mix up the ingredients at night before you go to bed and you’ll have a tasty and nutricious breaksfast ready when you wake up. I like to portion the batch into 4-5 individual mason jars, cover and place them in the fridge.

This easy Apple Pie Overnight Oats recipe is a great breakfast option but also makes a tasky desert alternative as well.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of your choice)
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup chopped apple
• 2 tablespoons chopped pecans (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond milk, applesauce, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
2. Add the chopped apple and pecans (if using) to the bowl, and stir to combine.
3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid, and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 4 hours.
4. In the morning, give the oat mixture a good stir, and add a splash of additional milk if it looks too thick.
5. Enjoy your delicious and nutritious apple pie flavored overnight oats!

Optional: If you want to make it even more like an apple pie, you could also add a tablespoon of brown sugar to the oat mixture before refrigerating, and top your oats with a dollop of whipped cream before serving.

Haven’t tried overnight oats before? Not sure what overnight oats are?

Overnight oats are a popular and nutritious breakfast option that involves soaking raw oats in liquid (such as milk or yogurt) overnight. Here are some potential benefits of incorporating overnight oats into your diet:

1. Convenience: Overnight oats are quick and easy to prepare, as they can be made ahead of time and require no cooking.
2. Nutritious: Oats are a good source of fiber, which can help you feel fuller for longer and aid in digestion. They also contain important vitamins and minerals like iron, magnesium, and zinc.
3. Versatile: Overnight oats can be customized to suit your taste preferences and dietary needs. You can add a variety of toppings such as fruits, nuts, seeds, or sweeteners like honey or maple syrup.
4. Satisfying: The combination of fiber and protein from the oats and milk or yogurt can help keep you feeling full and satisfied until your next meal.
5. Can aid in weight management: The high fiber content in oats can help regulate blood sugar levels, which can contribute to weight management.
6. May help lower cholesterol: Oats contain beta-glucan, a type of soluble fiber that has been shown to help lower cholesterol levels in the blood.

Overall, overnight oats can be a healthy and convenient breakfast option that provides a variety of potential benefits for your health and wellbeing.

Want some more Overnight Oat recipe inspiration? Try some of these variations to mix it up.

Here are some popular overnight oats recipes that you might enjoy:

1. Basic Overnight Oats: Combine 1/2 cup of rolled oats with 1/2 cup of milk (or yogurt) in a jar or container. Add your favorite toppings, such as fruit, nuts, or seeds, and let it sit in the fridge overnight.
2. Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats: Mash half a banana and mix it with 1/4 cup of peanut butter, 1/2 cup of rolled oats, and 1/2 cup of milk (or yogurt). Add a pinch of cinnamon and let it sit in the fridge overnight. In the morning, top with additional banana slices and a drizzle of honey.
3. Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats: Combine 1/2 cup of rolled oats with 1/2 cup of milk (or yogurt), 1/4 cup of grated apple, 1 tablespoon of maple syrup, and a pinch of cinnamon. Let it sit in the fridge overnight and top with additional grated apple and chopped nuts in the morning.
4. Chocolate Cherry Overnight Oats: Combine 1/2 cup of rolled oats with 1/2 cup of milk (or yogurt), 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder, and 1/4 cup of chopped cherries. Let it sit in the fridge overnight and top with additional cherries and chocolate chips in the morning.
5. Blueberry Almond Overnight Oats: Combine 1/2 cup of rolled oats with 1/2 cup of almond milk, 1/4 cup of fresh blueberries, and 1 tablespoon of honey. Let it sit in the fridge overnight and top with additional blueberries and sliced almonds in the morning.

These recipes are just a few examples of the many variations you can create with overnight oats. Feel free to experiment with different flavors and toppings to find your favorite combination.

Check out my maple strawberry bbq sauce recipe as well.

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