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    Home >> Recipes >> Vegan Breakfast Recipes

    Easy Apple Pie Overnight Oats

    Updated Jan 12, 2022 by Lori · This post contains affiliate links.

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    Waking up to a healthy breakfast that tastes like dessert AND is ready to grab-and-go? What's better than that?! With crisp, sweet apple, maple, and spices, these apple pie overnight oats take just minutes to prepare, and the result is the perfect vegan breakfast (or snack).

    creamy overnight oats with chia seeds and crisp apple.

    Why You'll Love It

    Overnight oats were popular for so long, I think maybe we all grew a bit tired of them. I mean, we are definitely a trendy, fickle bunch, aren't we? (hello, avocado toast!) I don't know about you, but I feel like it's time for an overnight oats comeback.

    I'm all for anything that makes meal prep faster, easier, healthier, AND more delicious. And this fall I've been hooked on these Apple Pie Overnight Oats! 

    You'll LOVE the crisp bites of sweet apple mingling with the creamy, cinnamon-y oats and chia. And the recipe is very low in fat so it's basically a blank slate for adding your favorite nuts, seeds, or nut butter in the morning.

    scooping up oats with a spoon.

    Ingredients Notes

    When I make overnight oats, I want it to be easy, like really easy. If you agree with me you'll love this version because other than chopping an apple, there is zero work involved in preparing these apple pie overnight oats!

    Here's a summary of what you'll need:

    • Rolled oats
    • Chia seeds
    • Ground cinnamon & ginger
    • Pinch of sea salt, optional
    • Unsweetened non-dairy milk of choice - vanilla almond milk tastes great here
    • Maple syrup or your favorite sweetener
    • 1 small apple - I like sweet varieties for this recipe, such as gala or honeycrisp
    • Squeeze of lemon juice, optional - adds a subtle, fresh, tartness

    How To Assemble

    Combine the dry ingredients in a pint jar or small storage container. Pour in the milk and maple syrup, and stir to combine. Drizzle lemon juice on the chopped apple, and toss to coat. Add the apple to the jar, and stir to combine. 

    Cover and refrigerate the oats anywhere from 2 hours to 2 days, then dig in and enjoy! 

    adding ingredients to small pint jars.

    Tips and Overnight Oats FAQ

    Can I heat overnight oats?

    You bet! Just warm them briefly in a microwave or transfer the mixture to a small saucepan and heat on the stove.

    Are oats gluten-free?

    Technically, yes, oats are gluten-free. But cross contamination can occur during processing. In the US it's fairly easy to find oats that are certified gluten-free, but that's not the case in some countries.
    NOTE: there is a different protein that naturally occurs in oats that can cause a problem for a small percentage of people. So if you're cooking for someone with Celiac or gluten-intolerance, it's always best to ask if they're okay with oats.

    Are overnight oats filling?

    I think so! But it also depends on how big your appetite is. The great thing about overnight oats is that it's very easy to increase the calories if you're a very active person (or if you're just feeding a hungry teenager)! Stir in your favorite nut or seed butter for extra staying power. Vegan protein powder is another option, but keep in mind it will affect the yummy apple pie flavor.

    Can I make overnight oats without chia seeds?

    Absolutely. Chia seeds add a nice creaminess to the oats plus healthy Omega-3 fatty acids, but you can omit or replace them with hemp hearts, ground flax, or crumbled walnuts for another vegan source of Omega-3.

    Can I use quick oats for overnight oats?

    You sure can. The texture will be slightly different than when made with rolled oats, but quick oats are just fine.

    How long will overnight oats keep?

    Some sources say up to 4 days, but I prefer to play it safe and consume my prepared overnight oats within 2 days. Always keep them refrigerated, of course.

    Should I peel the apple?

    That's a personal preference. It works fine either way. I like to keep the peel because it looks nice and adds nutrients!

    More healthy vegan breakfast ideas:

    The Best Crunchy Oil-Free Granola
    Overnight Yogurt Oats
    Apple Cranberry Baked Oatmeal
    Smoky Maple Vegan Breakfast Sausage
    Breakfast Mug Muffin
    Homemade Cultured Cashew Yogurt
    Blended Oat Breakfast Drink
    Oat Flour Pancakes
    Lemon Blueberry Pancakes

    two jars filled with overnight oats that have already chilled.

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    Easy Apple Pie Overnight Oats

    Author: Lori Rasmussen, My Quiet Kitchen
    With bits of sweet apple and a hint of maple-cinnamon, this healthy overnight oats recipe is delicious warm or cold and makes a delicious breakfast or snack! Vegan, oil-free, gluten-free; depending on milk choice can be free from nuts, soy, and coconut.
    Servings: 1 serving
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
    Chill time: 4 hours hrs
    Total Time: 5 minutes mins

    Equipment

    • pint jars

    Ingredients 

    • ⅓ to ½ cup rolled oats - Certified gluten-free if needed.
    • 2 teaspoons chia seeds
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
    • small pinch of sea salt, optional
    • approx. ½ cup unsweetened vanilla non-dairy milk
    • up to 1 tablespoon maple syrup - Or sweetener of choice, to taste.
    • 1 small apple, cored and chopped into small bite-size pieces
    • 2 teaspoons lemon juice, optional
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    Instructions
     

    • In a pint jar or small storage container combine the oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, ginger, and pinch of salt, if using. Add the milk and maple syrup, and stir to combine.
    • Drizzle lemon juice onto chopped apple. Add apple to the jar, and stir again. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 2 or 3 days before serving.

    Notes

    After chilling for a day or two the oats may become too dry or thick. Just add more milk until they're as creamy as you like. 
    A dollop of vegan yogurt also tastes fantastic with the apple pie flavor!

    Estimated Nutrition (per serving)

    Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 6gFat: 6gFiber: 10gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 338IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 320mgIron: 3mg

    Nutrition information is an estimate and will vary depending on the exact amounts and specific products and ingredients used. We calculate this information using the online calculator cronometer.com.

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