Creamy Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats
A cozy and creamy overnight oats recipe featuring tender apples and warm cinnamon, perfect for an easy and comforting breakfast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (45 g)
- 1/2 cup milk (120 ml) – any kind, dairy or plant-based
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (60 g) – or dairy-free coconut yogurt
- 1 small apple, diced (Fuji or Honeycrisp preferred)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Dice the apple into roughly 1/4-inch pieces.
- In a bowl or jar, combine milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup (if using), vanilla extract, and salt. Whisk or stir until smooth.
- Stir in rolled oats and chia seeds until evenly coated.
- Fold in diced apples and cinnamon gently.
- Transfer mixture to a sealable jar or container and seal tightly.
- Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow oats to soak and flavors to meld.
- In the morning, stir the oats to combine any separated liquid. Add more milk if desired for creaminess. Top with extra apple slices, cinnamon, or nuts if desired.
Notes
Use rolled oats for best texture; chia seeds help thicken but are optional. Dice apples finely to keep texture tender but not mushy. For softer apples, sauté with cinnamon before adding. Stir before serving to recombine separated liquid. Can be served cold or warmed gently in microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 10
Keywords: overnight oats, apple cinnamon oats, creamy oats, easy breakfast, healthy breakfast, cozy breakfast, chia seeds, Greek yogurt