Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats: A Taste of Fall in a Jar
This Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats recipe is like a cozy slice of apple pie in a jar! With hearty rolled oats, grated apple, and warm cinnamon, it’s the perfect make-ahead breakfast for busy mornings. Nutritious, filling, and full of fall flavor, it’s a quick, no-cook meal prep breakfast you’ll love.
Equipment
- mason jar or airtight container for prepping and storing oats
- Grater to grate the apple
- spoon to stir ingredients together
Ingredients
- ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup milk of choice (dairy or plant-based)
- ¼ cup freshly grated apple (about ½ medium apple)
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp maple syrup or honey (optional)
- 1 tbsp chopped pecans or walnuts (optional topping)
Instructions
- In a mason jar or airtight container, add oats, milk, grated apple, cinnamon, and optional sweetener.
- Stir well until everything is fully combined and the oats and apple are coated in the liquid.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4–6 hours) to allow oats to soften.
- In the morning, stir and enjoy cold, or warm for 30–60 seconds in the microwave. Top with chopped nuts or extra apple slices before serving.
Notes
Sweet apples like Fuji, Gala, or Honeycrisp work best. Top with nuts or yogurt for extra protein. Can be prepped up to 4 days ahead for grab-and-go breakfasts.