Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats – the perfect easy make ahead breakfast for busy fall mornings on the go. Best of all, this gluten free and vegan recipe requires only 5 minutes of prep time and is made with hearty oats, apples and warm spices.
Easy make ahead breakfasts are essential for those busy school mornings during the week. Egg muffins, baked oatmeal, energy bites and overnight oats are a few of the recipes we turn to regularly.
WHAT ARE OVERNIGHT OATS?
HOW TO MAKE APPLE CINNAMON OVERNIGHT OATS?
- Start by combining rolled or old fashioned oats with your favorite milk and / or coconut or Greek yogurt in a 8 oz. mason jar, resealable container or a bowl. These 7 oz jars are the ones you actually see in the photos and are currently my favorite ones.
- Add chia seeds, chopped apples and cinnamon. Overnight oats are also super versatile so feel free to add any other spices you like.
- Seal or cover with a lid and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Top with more chopped apples and ground cinnamon, if desired.
DO I HAVE TO EAT OVERNIGHT OATS COLD OR CAN I HEAT THEM UP?
You can enjoy overnight oats both ways. Enjoy them straight from the fridge with more toppings or heat them up in the microwave in a heat-safe bowl or container (or you can even heat them up in a pot over the stove).
Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats - the perfect easy make ahead breakfast for busy fall mornings on the go. Best of all, this gluten free and vegan recipe requires only 5 minutes of prep time and is made with hearty oats, apples and warm spices.
- 1/2 cup rolled oats gluten free as needed
- 2/3 - 3/4 cup almond milk or your favorite milk for a non-vegan version - you can add half milk and half Greek yogurt for creaminess as well
- 2 teaspoons chia seeds
- 1/2 cup chopped apples , I used gala (plus more for topping, if desired)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup honey or low carb liquid sweetener , optional
- Add oats, milk, chia seeds, apples, cinnamon (and sweetener if desired) together in a mason jar, resealable container or a bowl. (If you like your oatmeal more creamier, you can add more milk and less if you like them on the chunkier side - you can also add an extra 2 tablespoons yogurt (dairy free if needed) to make them creamier).
- Shake jar or mix and combine with a spoon. Seal and chill in fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight. Enjoy cold or heat up in the microwave or stove-top.
- Serve with more milk as desired and top with additional chopped apples and ground cinnamon before serving, if desired.
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