Last Updated on November 14, 2022

Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats are the perfect breakfast to wake up to! This apple pie oatmeal is made with old fashioned oats, milk, applesauce, spices, and any toppings you like!

apple pie overnight oats

Today I’m coming atcha with one of my FAVORITE breakfast recipes, apple pie overnight oats! I literally start to drool just thinking about waking up in the morning to the delicious overnight oats with apples.

If you are looking for more tasty recipes to add to your zero waste kitchen, look no further. I shared a recipe for my favorite Crockpot Apple Sauce, and it’s sooooo easy to make! Plus, you are bound to love my Roasted Pumpkin Seeds, and Vegetarian Chili.

why you’ll love overnight oats with apples

• Seriously effortless to make
• Incredibly simple
• Apple pie oatmeal is delicious
• Kids and adults love it
• Great option for meal prepping
• Keeps you full longer

what are overnight oats?

Apple cinnamon overnight oats are basically oats that you prep in ajar the night before and refrigerate until you are ready to serve. It’s a craze that started a few years ago and just keeps getting more and more popular.

what are the advantages of making overnight oats with apples?

• I like to do overnight oats if I need to grab my breakfast and go, but if I’m working from home, I just make them on the stove as it only takes a few minutes.
• I have really grown fond of oatmeal for breakfast. I don’t particularly love cold foods so having a nice warm bowl of oatmeal and a cup of hot tea makes me really happy.
• As an added bonus, a bowl of oatmeal will stick with me, unlike a smoothie which tends to have me hungry within a couple of hours.
• Plus, a bowl of oats is super inexpensive to make, especially when prepped with apples from the backyard!
• I think oats are one of the easiest ingredients to find in bulk bins without any packaging. If you’re new, make sure to check out my blog post The Ultimate Guide to Zero Waste Grocery Shopping.

apple cinnamon overnight oats ingredients

• 1 Cup of Old Fashioned Oats
• 1 Cup of Milk
• 1 Cup of Applesauce
• Pinch of Salt
• 1 Teaspoon of Cinnamon + more for topping
• 1 Teaspoon of Nutmeg
• 1 Teaspoon of All Spice

Optional Toppings

• Drizzle of Homemade Peanut Butter

• 5 Chopped Walnuts

• 1/2 an Apple Cubed and Tossed in Cinnamon and Lemon Juice

how to make apple pie overnight oats

overnight oats:

1. Combine all of the ingredients except for the optional toppings in a 16 oz mason jar
2. Stir well
3. Place in the fridge overnight
4. Add optional toppings in the morning if you like

stovetop apple pie oatmeal:

1. Place the oats, milk, and apple sauce in a saucepan on the stove
2. Combine over medium to low heat for 3-5 minutes
3. Add in the salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice
4. Place into a bowl and top how you desire!

frequently asked questions

do you eat apple cinnamon overnight oats warm or cold?

You can eat them either way you like! If you wake up in the morning and you are in the mood for cold oats, eat them cold. Or on the other hand, you can warm them in a saucepan or in the microwave. And if you want to make them on the stovetop and skip the overnight part, that is more than fine too!

what else can I add to overnight oats?

These apple cinnamon overnight oats are fantastic will all sorts of add-ins. I stick with the basics of walnuts, peanut butter, and cubed apples, but really you can add anything you want. Butterscotch chips, coconut, almonds, pecans, pistachios, raisins, cranberries, etc. The list goes on and on with possibilities.

If you’re making the apple week recipes, I’d love it if you’d tag me on Instagram! I love it when y’all make the recipes.

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