It’s no secret my older daughter LOVES overnight oats. She’d eat them all day long for breakfast, lunch and snack (over and over again) if she could, so I thought it would be fun to come up with some new variations (just to switch things up from her old favorite).
After trying strawberries and cream, peaches and cream and apple pie flavors, apple pie was the big winner, and I’m excited to share it with you today! I love to have these on hand at the beginning of a busy week for whenever hunger strikes or even for when I just need something extra for the lunch box.
Apple Pie Overnight Oats
This is an easy recipe to double or triple or even quadruple. Just line up your jars and get to work in assembly line fashion!
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Servings: 1 person
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons apple with peel on, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 1 spoonful applesauce optional
Instructions
- Mix together all ingredients, cover, and refrigerate for a minimum of 5 hours before eating.
Notes
- Gluten free if gluten-free oats are used
- We recommend organic ingredients when feasible
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Apple Pie Overnight Oats
Amount Per Serving
Calories 271
Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 12mg4%
Sodium 56mg2%
Potassium 308mg9%
Carbohydrates 44g15%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 16g18%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 200IU4%
Vitamin C 1.3mg2%
Calcium 159mg16%
Iron 1.7mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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This is one of my favorite breakfast recipes. I love various textures in my food and the crunchy apples and the creamy oats make my mouth so happy.
What size jar was used for a single serving recipe?
Hello. It’s an 8oz jelly jar.
Don’t you need to cook the oatmeal?
Will steel cut oats work?
No, you do not need to cook it and you can use steel cut oats.
I was wondering about steel cut also. Thank you.
How long will these keep in the fridge?
Ive kept them 4-5 days.
Lactose intolerant. Can I use almond milk
Yes. :)
Hi – I tried making these are they were GREAT! Being lazy/busy, I’m wondering how long they’ll keep in the fridge? IE if I make a batch on Sunday evening, how many days can I make ahead?
Thanks!
Hi. Ive made them on Sunday to get the kids through the school week.
Wow! Such a perfect recipe which makes my mouth watering, Amy! What kind of milk do you usually use?
Whatever you prefer. I use almond milk.
Any way to freeze freeze this?
We’ve not tried freezing this.
Fabulous recipe! Thank you for new breakfast idea. I am curious if you have an opinion on best jars to use. I have heard that some glass containers are better than others. Any thoughts on this?
Hi there. Lisa uses these: https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/shopping-guide/product/freezer-safe-glass-jars/.
So you just eat them cold out of the fridge?
You can or you can heat them up.
These are so yummy and so easy, especially if you fill several jars at once assembly line style. I definitely recommend including the optional applesauce. I also threw in about 2 tsp worth of finely chopped walnuts and love the subtle texture that added. Delicious recipe and just in time for our local apple season!
Add a tsp of barley or whole wheat flour to each svg, soak em in yogurt instead of milk at least 12 hrs and Im in! Oats need a very long soak and dont have alot of phytase to break down the phytates when activated by the acidity of the yogurt so the barley contributes it. Properly prepared oats are quite nutritious. Make sure to send an egg or two to give super needed protein to the meal. We add coconut oil or butter to each svg too. Fats keep you going once the carbs wear off!
The egg could be hardboiled and quartered w/s&p or an egg cup or egg sausage ball, also delicious cold or rm temp. Or a cold piece of sausage or ham or even chicken, hey lol
Awesome , not more ingredients and not more time , its so nice yummy thank you for sharing the recipe.
I cannot consume cow’s milk, I love this recipe with almond or coconut milk.
I have only done blueberry maple or bananas foster (banana maple) and love apple pie just as much! Can’t wait to try with pumpkin as suggested by another reader. Yummm!!
I make a big batch and then fill 250ml mason jars for the week. My son loves them for on the bus breakfast as well as after school to carry him until dinner.
Thank you for inspiration :)
I have the same question as Adam…how long does this keep if I want to make a batch for the week? Thanks!
I would recommend a few days as the consistency may change. – Nicole
When making this can you use an alternative like nut milk and use the same amount the recipe calls for? 1/2 c?
Yes, I use almond milk or coconut milk. Just remember that it may be thicker if your milk is thicker (like almond milk is).
That is such a great recipe I am not a chef but I love to cook and create new dishes all the time I also post them on Instagram and I am going to try this with some of my most favorite fruits and I’m going to try this recipe and I’ll post it and I’ll let you know and I’ll show it to you to see what you think of my recipe thank you for sharing your recipe with us in New York and the United States what a gorgeous idea is a tree or everyday like you said breakfast lunch dinner even for a snack thank you very much Lisa you are a genius
Hi there. What size mason jars are you using?
8 oz jars. – Nicole
I love how simple it is to make, and it’s still so healthy :) Thanks for the awesome recipe!
Hey Lisa!
How long do these keep in the fridge? I’m thinking about filling all 12 of my jars for breakfast for all of us this week. Safe to do?
My personal experience is 2-3 days is same consistency. If left longer it is still ok but starts to get goopy and oats get textureless.
Hope this helps
I would recommend a few days. – Nicole
Do you eat these cold?
Linda,
Some people do eat overnight oats cold, however, my family & I prefer to pop them in the microwave in the morning.
For us, it’s more about saving prep time and kitchen mess versus how quickly oatmeal cooks.
Hope that helps!
How long do you microwave one jar? Thanks!
I eat em cold. Try it sweet potato pie style by adding baked sweet potato instead of apple..MMM good
Wow! Its realy fantastic and Gluten free! Thanks for it :)