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.
⅓ to ½cuprolled oats - Certified gluten-free if needed.
2teaspoonschia seeds
½teaspoonground cinnamon
¼teaspoonground ginger
smallpinch ofsea salt, optional
approx. ½cupunsweetened vanilla non-dairy milk
up to 1tablespoonmaple syrup - Or sweetener of choice, to taste.
1smallapple, cored and chopped into small bite-size pieces
2teaspoonslemon juice, optional
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!