Easy apple pie overnight oats are a healthy fall breakfast you can make ahead in only 5 minutes! (gluten-free, vegetarian)
I’ve been on a huge oatmeal kick lately. Is it weird that oatmeal might be one of my favorite foods?
Oatmeal used to be a ‘safe’ food for me. Plain oatmeal cooked in water (never milk!) with a sprinkle of blueberries, and maybe a half a banana if I was feeling generous, was always a ‘good’ breakfast that wouldn’t make me anxious. And it was incredibly boring.
I still eat oatmeal pretty often, but now I see it as a blank canvas just waiting to be jazzed up with all kinds of fun toppings! I use different combinations of fruit, nut butters, yogurt, and seeds to make my morning oatmeal delicious and satisfying. Nothing is off the table, not even chocolate, and I find myself craving a delicious bowl full of creamy oats with all the fun toppings in the mornings.
While most mornings I take my time to cook a fresh batch of oats and all of the flavors I’m craving that morning, I know that’s not always a luxury that most people have. For busy mornings, these easy apple pie overnight oats are a healthy breakfast that is ready and waiting for you in the refrigerator in the morning, and taste great!
Taking 5 minutes to whip up some healthy apple pie overnight oats before bed is just one thing you can check off of your to-do list ahead of time. You won’t have to wake up early to fix breakfast, or worry about rushing out the door hungry. You can grab a jar of this cinnamony apple pie flavored oatmeal and eat it at your desk or on your commute if needed.
One of my favorite parts about these easy apple pie overnight oats is that they taste delicious both cold and warm. If you prefer a hot breakfast, you can heat them up in the microwave or on the stove for a cozy, fall meal. If you don’t have time for that (it happens!) eat them cold and they are just as yummy.
Do you have any ‘safe’ foods? I challenge you to step outside of your comfort zone and mix it up a little. You may open yourself up to a whole new world of deliciousness you have been missing out on!
Easy Apple Pie Overnight Oats
Easy apple pie overnight oats are a healthy fall breakfast you can make ahead in only 5 minutes! (gluten-free, vegetarian)
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: breakfast
Ingredients
- 1/2 large apple, grated
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3/4 cup milk of choice
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a mason jar or other container with a lid and stir to combine.
- Place lid on container and refrigerate overnight or at least 6 hours.
- Enjoy cold or warm in the morning.
Notes
Use certified gluten-free oats, if necessary.
This recipe is easily doubled.
Keywords: apple, oatmeal, meal prep, fall
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