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!
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
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Mix together all ingredients, cover, and refrigerate for a minimum of 5 hours before eating.
Recipe Notes
- Gluten free if gluten-free oats are used
- We recommend organic ingredients when feasible
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Anna Sew
September 8, 2017 at 12:56 pmWow! Its realy fantastic and Gluten free! Thanks for it :)
LINDA P FURNESS
September 8, 2017 at 3:52 pmDo you eat these cold?
ELIZABETH
September 8, 2017 at 5:04 pmLinda,
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!
Kelly Toole
September 12, 2017 at 9:12 pmHow long do you microwave one jar? Thanks!
Pdo
September 12, 2017 at 2:09 pmI eat em cold. Try it sweet potato pie style by adding baked sweet potato instead of apple..MMM good
Adam Short
September 8, 2017 at 7:59 pmHey 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?
Pam
September 13, 2017 at 7:00 pmMy 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
Luna
September 11, 2017 at 2:19 amI love how simple it is to make, and it’s still so healthy :) Thanks for the awesome recipe!
Nicole Hockley
September 11, 2017 at 5:04 pmHi there. What size mason jars are you using?
Hina
September 12, 2017 at 6:50 amhi Lisa…! your idea is awesome and its very simple and i will make it. thanks for the sharing and keep share your new ideas.
Jose Goyco
September 12, 2017 at 1:34 pmThat 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
Samantha
September 12, 2017 at 2:54 pmWhen making this can you use an alternative like nut milk and use the same amount the recipe calls for? 1/2 c?
Pam
September 13, 2017 at 6:51 pmYes, I use almond milk or coconut milk. Just remember that it may be thicker if your milk is thicker (like almond milk is).
Lisa
September 13, 2017 at 7:25 amI have the same question as Adam…how long does this keep if I want to make a batch for the week? Thanks!
Pam
September 13, 2017 at 6:57 pmI 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 :)
Heena
September 14, 2017 at 3:30 amAwesome , not more ingredients and not more time , its so nice yummy thank you for sharing the recipe.
Hélène
September 14, 2017 at 12:06 pmAdd 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
Melinda
September 19, 2017 at 7:24 amThese 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!
Ann
September 19, 2017 at 8:06 pmSo you just eat them cold out of the fridge?
Amy Taylor (comment moderator)
September 20, 2017 at 4:40 pmYou can or you can heat them up.
CH
September 22, 2017 at 12:30 amFabulous 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?
Amy Taylor (comment moderator)
September 25, 2017 at 2:44 pmHi there. Lisa uses these: https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/shopping-guide/product/freezer-safe-glass-jars/.
Candace
September 28, 2017 at 3:57 pmAny way to freeze freeze this?
Amy Taylor (comment moderator)
October 6, 2017 at 1:06 pmWe’ve not tried freezing this.
Agness of Run Agness Run
October 8, 2017 at 6:13 amWow! Such a perfect recipe which makes my mouth watering, Amy! What kind of milk do you usually use?
Amy Taylor (comment moderator)
October 16, 2017 at 2:04 pmWhatever you prefer. I use almond milk.
Stevie Z
October 22, 2017 at 4:54 pmHi – 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!
Amy Taylor (comment moderator)
November 1, 2017 at 12:48 pmHi. Ive made them on Sunday to get the kids through the school week.
Deborah Stillwagon
November 2, 2017 at 12:47 pmLactose intolerant. Can I use almond milk
Amy Taylor (comment moderator)
November 8, 2017 at 3:25 pmYes. :)
Nelle
November 2, 2017 at 9:27 pmHow long will these keep in the fridge?
Amy Taylor (comment moderator)
November 8, 2017 at 3:30 pmIve kept them 4-5 days.
Lori
January 5, 2018 at 6:05 pmDon’t you need to cook the oatmeal?
Will steel cut oats work?
Amy Taylor (comment moderator)
January 10, 2018 at 11:55 amNo, you do not need to cook it and you can use steel cut oats.
Erin
January 19, 2019 at 9:09 pmI was wondering about steel cut also. Thank you.
Irene
February 2, 2018 at 9:54 amWhat size jar was used for a single serving recipe?
Amy Taylor (comment moderator)
February 7, 2018 at 2:38 pmHello. It’s an 8oz jelly jar.
nisha
February 7, 2018 at 4:44 amthank you so much for sharing this reciepe…i would like to try this one