Apple pie overnight oats make a delicious, grab-and-go breakfast. Each spoonful combines the comforting flavors of apple pie — warm cinnamon, tender apples, and creamy oats — in a convenient jar.
Easy Apple Pie Overnight Oats Recipe
Apples are sweet, juicy, and packed with nutrients. Use any variety you prefer — Granny Smith, Gala, or Honeycrisp — and pair them with your favorite yogurt to make this simple recipe.
After resting in the refrigerator, these overnight oats are fresh and light. They’re perfect to prepare in batches so you have quick breakfasts ready for busy mornings, holiday gatherings, or when guests stay over.
Once the ingredients are mixed and chilled, the oats take on a lovely apple pie flavor. If you enjoy apple-based breakfasts, these oats are a wonderful, easy option.
Ingredients You Will Need
- Old-fashioned oats: The base that soaks up the flavors.
- Milk: Adds creaminess and helps soften the oats.
- Plain Greek yogurt: Adds protein and thickness for a satisfying texture.
- Chia seeds: Small seeds that boost nutrition and help thicken the mixture.
- Ground cinnamon: A warm spice that highlights the apple flavor and gives apple-pie notes.
- Maple syrup: A natural sweetener that enhances flavor.
- Apple, peeled and diced (about one cup): Crisp, juicy pieces that pair perfectly with oats.
- Brown sugar: Adds sweetness and a light caramel flavor to the cooked apples.
- Water: Used to soften the apples while cooking.
- Chopped pecans or walnuts for topping: Adds a crunchy, nutty finish.
How to Make Apple Pie Overnight Oats
STEP 1. Add the water to a small saucepan and place it over medium heat. Add the diced apples, brown sugar, and half of the cinnamon.
STEP 2. Cook the apples over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they become tender. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
STEP 3. In a mason jar or bowl, combine the oats, chia seeds, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, maple syrup, yogurt, and milk. Stir until well blended.
STEP 4. Spoon about half of the cooked apple mixture into the jar and stir it into the oat mixture.
STEP 5. Add the remaining cooked apples on top without mixing. Seal the jar and refrigerate overnight to allow the oats to soften and flavors to meld.
STEP 6. In the morning, top with chopped pecans, walnuts, or almonds and enjoy.
Overnight Oats Tips
- Make it vegan: Use unsweetened almond milk or oat milk and omit yogurt.
- Add extra flavors: Stir in a few drops of vanilla extract or a pinch of apple pie spice or nutmeg with the cinnamon.
- Meal prep jars: Prepare multiple jars at once and store them in the refrigerator for quick breakfasts throughout the week.
Apple Pie Overnight Oats Variations
- Berry oats — swap in mixed berries instead of apples for a bright, fruity version.
- Chocolate & peanut butter — use chocolate or chocolate almond milk, add a spoonful of peanut butter and mini chocolate chips.
- Pumpkin spice — stir in canned pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice, then top with pecans and a dollop of whipped cream.
- Peach — replace cooked apples with fresh peach slices for a summery twist.
- Dried fruit — add dried cranberries, raisins, or apricots for chewy texture and extra sweetness.
FAQ’S
They are typically eaten cold straight from the refrigerator, but you can warm them briefly in the microwave if you prefer a hot breakfast.
Chill for at least six hours, though overnight (about 8 hours) yields the best texture and flavor.
Old-fashioned (rolled) oats work best. Quick oats can become too soft, and steel-cut oats require much longer soaking.
Stored in an airtight container, they keep well for 4–5 days. Keep fresh fruit toppings separate and add them just before serving.
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Apple Pie Overnight Oats
Equipment
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Saucepan
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Mason Jar
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 medium apple, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon pecans, chopped
Instructions
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Add the water to a small pot or saucepan and place over medium heat. Add the apples, brown sugar, and half of the cinnamon.
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Cook the apples over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they soften. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
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Combine the oats, chia seeds, remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, maple syrup, yogurt, and milk in a mason jar and stir until blended.
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Stir about half of the cooked apples into the oat mixture.
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Add the remaining cooked apples on top, seal the jar, and refrigerate overnight.
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Top with chopped nuts in the morning and enjoy.
Notes
Prepare several jars at once for an easy grab-and-go breakfast during the week.
Nutrition
Carbohydrates: 122g
Protein: 23g
Fat: 18g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.