Apple Pie Overnight Oats

Apple Pie Overnight Oats are like waking up to dessert, but in the healthiest way possible. Each jar starts with creamy rolled oats, yogurt, and chia seeds that thicken overnight, then gets layered with warm, buttery cinnamon apples that taste just like apple pie filling. Itโ€™s an easy, no-cook breakfast you can make ahead, and it hits every cozy fall craving: sweet, spiced, and satisfying.

Try my 3-ingredients banana oat cookies and morning glory muffins next!

These apple pie overnight oats are a make-ahead breakfast that feels indulgent but is packed with whole grains, protein, and fiber. Top them with caramelized apples and crunchy walnuts for a fall-inspired breakfast thatโ€™s ready to grab and go.

Close up view of apple pie overnight oats on a spoon.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Ingredients for apple pie overnight oats laid out in small bowls on counter in preparation for the recipe.

1 cup rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
1 cup milk of choice (dairy or plant-based)
ยฝ cup plain yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt)
1 tbsp chia seeds
1 ยฝ tsp ground cinnamon
ยผ tsp ground nutmeg
1โ€“2 tbsp maple syrup or honey (to taste)
1 cup finely chopped apple (about 1 medium apple)
1 tbsp chopped walnuts or pecans

Apple Pie Topping

1 large apple, peeled, cored, and diced
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp brown sugar
ยฝ tsp ground cinnamon
โ…› tsp ground nutmeg
Pinch of salt
2 tbsp waterยฝ tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tsp water (optional, for thickening)

Step by Step Instructions

First set of ingredients in bowl.
Ingredients for apple pie overnight oats in small bowl.
Oat mixture in bowl.

STEP ONE – In a medium bowl or jar, combine oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sweetener. Stir well.

STEP TWO – Fold in the chopped apple.

STEP THREE – Divide the mixture into two jars or containers, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

STEP FOUR – In the morning, stir and top with nuts for crunch. Add more milk if you prefer a thinner consistency.

Apple Topping

Apple mixture in saucepan.
Cooked apples in saucepan.

STEP FIVE – In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.

STEP SIX – Add diced apple, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and water. Stir to coat the apples.

STEP SEVEN – Cook for 5โ€“7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender but not mushy.

STEP EIGHT – If you want a thicker sauce, stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for another 1โ€“2 minutes until the sauce thickens.

STEP NINE – Remove from heat and let cool slightly before spooning over your overnight oats.

Apple pie overnight oats in glass jar ready to be eaten.
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Apple Pie Overnight Oats


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  • Author: Sandra Flegg
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

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Apple Pie Overnight Oatsย are like waking up to dessert, but in the healthiest way possible. Each jar starts with creamy rolled oats, yogurt, and chia seeds that thicken overnight, then gets layered with warm, buttery cinnamon apples that taste just like apple pie filling. Itโ€™s an easy, no-cook breakfast you can make ahead, and it hits every cozy fall craving: sweet, spiced, and satisfying.


Ingredients

1 cup rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)

1 cup milk of choice (dairy or plant-based)

1/2 cup plain yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt)

1 tbsp chia seeds

1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

12 tbsp maple syrup or honey (to taste)

1 cup finely chopped apple (about 1 medium apple)

1 tbsp chopped walnuts or pecans

Apple Pie Topping

1 large apple, peeled, cored, and diced

1 tbsp butter

2 tbsp brown sugar

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/8 tsp ground nutmeg

Pinch of salt

2 tbsp water

1/2 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tsp water (optional, for thickening)


Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl or jar, combine oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sweetener. Stir well.
  2. Fold in the chopped apple.
  3. Divide the mixture into two jars or containers, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  4. In the morning, stir and top with nuts for crunch. Add more milk if you prefer a thinner consistency.
  5. Apple Topping
  6. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
  7. Add diced apple, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and water. Stir to coat the apples.
  8. Cook for 5โ€“7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples are tender but not mushy.
  9. If you want a thicker sauce, stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for another 1โ€“2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  10. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before spooning over your overnight oats.

Notes

Taste before chilling and add more maple syrup or honey if you like it sweeter. Remember, the apple topping will also add sweetness.

These oats keep well for up to 3 days in the fridge, so double the recipe for ready-to-go breakfasts.

If you prefer a cozy breakfast, microwave the oats for 30โ€“60 seconds before topping with the apples.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

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