Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats Recipe

Side view of a jar of apple cinnamon overnight oats.

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Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats Recipe

Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats are the perfect make-ahead breakfast or snack, ideal for busy families. This version combines old-fashioned oatmeal, milk, and yogurt, with a simple apple mixture that cooks in just ten minutes on the stovetop.

Course Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword apple cinnamon overnight oats, apple pie overnight oats

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings jars

Calories 397kcal

Author Sue Ringsdorf

Ingredients

3 medium apples - peeled and diced
1 Tablespoon unsalted butter
3-4 Tablespoons water
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup - or brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 cups old fashioned oatmeal
3 ½ cups 1% milk
10 oz vanilla Greek yogurt

Instructions

Prep the apples. Peel and dice the apples into small cubes.
Cook the apples. In a medium saucepan, combine the diced apples, butter, maple syrup, and water. Cook on medium heat until the apples soften, about 10-15 minutes. Add the cinnamon and vanilla and stir for another minute.
3 medium apples, 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter, 2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup, 3-4 Tablespoons water, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon vanilla
Cool the apples slightly. Set cooked apples aside (or in the refrigerator) to cool. Reserve about 3/4 cup of apples for the tops (if desired).
Combine all ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, combine the old-fashioned oatmeal, milk, yogurt, and the cooled apple mixture (except the reserved apples). Stir to combine.
3 cups old fashioned oatmeal, 3 ½ cups 1% milk, 10 oz vanilla Greek yogurt
Prepare jars. Using a measuring cup or spoon, pour/spoon the mixture into four large mason jars. Spoon the reserved apples on top, attach the lids, and place in the refrigerator.
Let rest. Keep the jars in the refrigerator overnight, or for at least two hours.

Notes

Overnight oats are meant to be eaten cold, but if you prefer them hot, then simply warm them up in the microwave. You can also pour them from the jar to a bowl, and add additional toppings.
The longer the overnights sit, the more liquid they absorb. So if you wait a few days to eat them, they'll be creamier and maybe even dense. You may want to add additional milk before eating. We usually eat ours within three days (or sooner!), but they would probably be ok up until day four.

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