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Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats

Published: Sep 7, 2020 · Updated: Sep 8, 2020 by Natalie · This post may contain affiliate links · 62 Comments

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Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats will be your new favorite breakfast, I promise! These oats are creamy, perfectly flavored, filled with fresh apples and many nutrients. They are easy to make with pantry ingredients. So HEALTHY and made without added sugar. Perfect make-ahead energizing breakfast.

Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats served in a jar topped with fresh chopped apples

If you've been following my Instagram stories lately, you've probably noticed my obsession with overnight oats. Well, school started this week, and the comfort of having a regular, easy-going family breakfast in the morning has completely gone for me. So I'm doing these make-ahead meals to ease the stress the next morning and save myself a bit time. 

Overnight oats are the obvious choice for busy mornings. They are super easy to make with pantry ingredients. Plus, they can be made ahead, which is super convenient. But they are also incredibly nutritious, filled with heart-healthy OATS. 

Overnight oats offer endless possibilities for you to play with flavor combos - like Peanut Butter Overnight Oats. Just yummy! They also give you a chance to express your mood but also creativity. You can choose toppings, fruits, and spices according to your current desires. It's a plain simple meal but yet never boring.

These Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats are inspired by early Fall and beautiful juicy apples that are now in season. They taste just like grandma's sweet apple pie and smell amazing. Sweet, perfectly flavored, with bits of fresh apples inside. So good! 

Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats served in a jar topped with fresh chopped apples

Ingredients used

For this recipe, you will only need a few simple pantry ingredients. Here's what you'll need:

    • OATS: Oats are healthy, nutritious, with so many health benefits. They are an excellent source of fiber, especially beta-glucan, a type of soluble fiber responsible for keeping our heart healthy. It also supports the growth of good bacteria in our stomach, which is essential for our overall good health. They are a great source of energy and fullness. I used quick oats here, but you can use rolled oats if you like.
    • MILK: I like using oat milk, but you can use whatever milk you prefer or have in the house.
    • APPLES: Apples are the real star here. Fresh, sweet, and loaded with nutrients. Apples are now in season and just beautiful.
    • CINNAMON: Ceylon cinnamon, also known as "true" cinnamon, is a highly delicious spice with many health benefits. Cinnamon gave these overnight oats a truly wonderful flavor.
    • PEANUT BUTTER: I used creamy all-natural peanut butter here. Peanut butter is packed with proteins and healthy fats, as well with fibers. 

I didn't use any added sugars, but if you prefer your overnight oats sweet, I suggest using raw honey or maple syrup. Date syrup works well here too.

Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats served in a jar topped with fresh chopped apples

How to make Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats 

To make Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats, simply layer the ingredients, then let them sit in the refrigerator while you sleep. Over the night, the oats will soften and thicken and flavors will combine nicely. In the morning you just add toppings (if you like). And that's basically IT!

  • Put oats, milk, Ceylon cinnamon, peanut butter and grated apple in a glass jar or other storage container.
  • Stir ingredients with the spoon. 
  • Seal the jar or cover the container with the lid and refrigerate overnight (at least for 4 hours). 
  • When ready to eat, shake the jar to combine the ingredients or empty the contents of the container into a serving bowl and stir to combine.
  • Add a little more milk if a thicker/thinner consistency is desired.
  • Serve topped with fresh fruits (diced apples or bananas), honey, or maple syrup.

PRO TIP:

  • I like to put my overnight oats in a glass jar with a lid because the jar is easy to store. But any airtight container or bowl with plastic wrap over the top will do.

Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats served in a jar topped with fresh chopped apples

Substitutions

  • I like to use quick oats for overnight oats, but you can substitute quick oats with rolled oats. 
  • You can substitute peanut butter with almond butter or cashew butter. 
  • If you're using added sweetener, you can use maple syrup, raw honey or date syrup. 
  • MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: Use certified gluten-free oats.

Tips for storing

  • Store overnight oats in a sealed container or in a jar with the lid.
  • Keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats served in a jar topped with fresh chopped apples

Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats benefits

  • Super healthy and nutritious – loaded with fibers, healthy fats, and proteins.
  • Ridiculously quick and easy to make.
  • Full of amazing flavors.
  • Made WITHOUT ADDED SUGARS.
  • Loaded with superpowers from peanut butter and oats.
  • Perfect plain simple breakfast to have on the go.
  • Gluten free, dairy free, and vegan.

Ready to try more overnight oats recipes. Try these. 

  • Strawberry Overnight Oats
  • Pumpkin Overnight Oats
  • Carrot Cake Overnight Oats

Enjoy!

Healthy Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats with FRESH apples and banana
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Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats

These Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats are creamy, perfectly flavored and filled with many nutrients. Easy to make with pantry ingredients. So HEALTHY too, made without added sugar. Perfect make-ahead, heart-healthy, energizing breakfast.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American, International
Keyword apple cinnamon overnight oats, apple overnight oats, healthy overnight oats
Prep Time 5 minutes
Resting time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Servings 1 serving
Calories 358kcal
Author Natalie

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup quick oats or rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup oat milk or any milk
  • 1 tablespoon peanut butter creamy all-natural
  • 1 teaspoon Ceylon cinnamon
  • 1/2 medium apple cored and grated (peeling optional), any kind you enjoy eating
  • Optional toppings: sliced banana, diced fresh apples, dried blueberries, hemp seeds, chia seeds

Instructions

  • Put oats, milk, Ceylon cinnamon, peanut butter and grated apple in a glass jar or other container.
  • Stir ingredients with the spoon. 
  • Seal the jar or cover the container with the lid and refrigerate overnight (at least for 4 hours).
  • When ready to eat, shake the jar to combine the ingredients or empty the contents of the container into a serving bowl and stir to combine.
  • Add toppings and enjoy!

Notes

Substitutions
I like to use quick oats for overnight oats, but you can substitute quick oats with rolled oats.
You can substitute peanut butter with almond butter or cashew butter.
If you're using added sweetener, you can use maple syrup, raw honey or date syrup.
MAKE IT GLUTEN-FREE: Use certified gluten-free oats.
Tips for storing
Store overnight oats in a sealed container or in a jar with the lid.
Keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutritional Disclaimer

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 156mg | Potassium: 420mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 246IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 211mg | Iron: 3mg

More healthy breakfast recipes 

  • Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal
  • Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookies
  • Healthy Apple Carrot Muffins
  • Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal Bake
  • Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal 

Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats

This post is originally published in September, 2018, but it's updated with new info on September 2020. 

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About Natalie

Natalie is health & wellness coach, with expertise in weight-loss, weight management, digestive health, mental wellbeing. She's passionate about helping others to live healthier and fulfilled lives. Natalie hopes to empower people to take charge of their well-being. She actively coach and writes about healthy lifestyle. Her articles have been featured in Shape, Men’s Fitness, Greatist, Pure Wow, Mashed, The Huffington Post, ELLE Magazine and more.

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  1. Gunjan says

    September 14, 2020 at 4:50 am

    I love this combination of apples and cinnamon. I made it for my breakfast and totally relished every bite of this oatmeal.

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