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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.

Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats

This Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats recipe is easy to make and the perfect healthy make ahead breakfast for busy mornings. Made with hearty oats, apples and warm spices, it's a healthy breakfast your family will love. Gluten free, dairy-free, refined-sugar free, vegan & requires only 5 minutes of prep time! 

Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword breakfast, gluten free, no cook, oatmeal, overnight oats
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 301 kcal
Author Kelly

Ingredients

  • 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 1/2 tbsp maple syrup or preferred sticky liquid sweetener
  • 1 tsp apple pie spice or make your own mix with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice and cardamom or your favorite spice combo
  • 2 tbsp plant-based protein powder , optional for added protein. We like Sprout Living Unflavored Epic Protein
  • 1 1/4 cups unsweetened almond milk or preferred milk

Sautéed apples

Optional toppings

  • ½ cup pecans
  • 2 tbsp drippy almond butter or preferred nut or seed butter
  • maple syrup
  • dairy-free yogurt

Instructions

  1. Add the oats, chia seeds, maple syrup, apple pie spice and milk in a jar (or a bowl) and whisk to combine. Cover and place in the fridge overnight or for at least 4 hours.
  2. For the sautéed apples, peel and chop apples into chunks. Heat coconut oil in a nonstick pan on medium heat. Add the apples, maple syrup and cinnamon and cook for 8-10 minutes or until tender and soft.
  3. Optional - toast the pecans in a dry pan for a few minutes until fragrant.
  4. Remove the oats from the fridge and serve and top with apples, chopped pecans, almond butter and a drizzle of maple syrup.

Recipe Video

Nutrition Facts
Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 301 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Carbohydrates 44g15%
Fiber 9g36%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 13g26%
* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.