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Cinnamon Apple Overnight Oats

Creamy overnight oats layered with quick cinnamon-sautéed apples for a cozy, grab-and-go breakfast.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 16 minutes
Servings: 2 jars
Course: Breakfast
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Overnight oats base
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup milk (any kind)
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or regular yogurt
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup plus more to taste
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch salt
Cinnamon apples
  • 1 medium apple, diced Honeycrisp or Gala works great
  • 1 tbsp butter or coconut oil
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar optional
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Optional toppings
  • 2 tbsp chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds stir into oats for thicker texture

Method
 

  1. In a small skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
  2. Add the diced apple, cinnamon, and (if using) brown sugar. Cook 4–6 minutes until slightly softened.
  3. In a bowl, stir together oats, milk, yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Divide the oat mixture between 2 jars.
  5. Spoon the warm (or cooled) cinnamon apples on top of each jar.
  6. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours (overnight is best).
  7. Before eating, stir well and add toppings if you like. Add a splash of milk if it’s too thick.

Notes

Make it dairy-free: use plant milk + coconut yogurt.
Sweeter: add 1–2 tsp extra maple syrup.
Storage: keeps 3 days in the fridge. Apples can be cooked ahead and chilled.