Apple Pie Overnight Oats

Dessert for breakfast, or breakfast for dessert? Either way you frame it, the answer is sure to be, yes, please. With sweet, crisp apple, warm cinnamon, and crunchy walnuts, no added sugar is needed for this easy, creamy, wholesome and vegan, make-ahead breakfast.

It’s back-to-school week here—too soon! Having grown up in New England, I will likely always associate school days getting underway with after Labor Day. We pull out the backpacks and dust off the lunch boxes when we stop wearing white, right?

August is synonymous with searing heat and sun-drenched days. Yet, even as the temperatures continue to soar, there’s a subtle shift in the eair. Hints of autumn gently but persistently begin to speak. Dawn opens more softly, more coolly. My husband came home from an early morning paddle this week, saying, “The birds on the water are different.” Evenings drop a little earlier with each passing day. It’s a liminal space, where we never feel quite settled but instead occupy two places at once. Such limbo can make us feel uneasy, but it can also be a time to quietly rejoice. Summer’s bright, juicy bounty is still on the table, ready to mingle more cozily.

These apple pie overnight oats are a perfect match for the shifting seasons—cool and creamily refreshing while brimming with cinnamon spice warmth. Best of all, they’re a beautiful make-ahead breakfast and a super time-saver for the busyness of back-to-school. I recommend sautéing/steaming the cinnamon and apples with a little water if you have the time. If you’re really pressed, however—and we well know how that goes—go ahead and skip that step. The results will taste less indulgent but more fresh; either way, they’re delectable. And, the fresh fruit and spices are really all you need for flavor (especially when lightly cooking the apples)—no added sugar!

Psyllium or Chia Seeds? Try both!

When creating the perfect bowl of overnight oats, both chia seeds and psyllium husk are share the ability to transform texture and boost nutritional value.

Chia seeds, with their unique gelling properties, create a pudding-like consistency, absorbing liquid and swelling to give the oats a satisfying, thick texture.

Psyllium husk, on the other hand, acts as a powerful binder. When in doubt, best go easy with the potent natural prebiotic. You can easily slide from creating a smooth, almost custard-like density to getting one that’s plain rubbery. A little goes a long way, both in terms of affecting texture and worthwhile benefits.

Both plant wonders are excellent sources of soluble fiber that aid in digestion and promote a feeling of fullness. I like to combine both, though, for their differences. Chia seeds provide a significant dose of omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and various micronutrients. Psyllium is almost pure soluble fiber, making it a highly effective tool for digestive health. If you want to go with one, either will do—just omit the one and double the amoung of the other in this recipe. The choice between them often comes down to the desired final texture: a grainy, seedy pudding with chia, or a smoother, more uniform consistency with psyllium. Enjoy!

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Apple Pie Overnight Oats

Apple Pie Overnight Oats

Apple pie for breakfast? Yes, please! With sweet, crisp apple, warm cinnamon, and crunchy walnuts, no added sugar is needed for this easy, creamy, make ahead breakfast. 

Prep time: 7 MinInactive time: 8 HourTotal time: 8 H & 7 M

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Cup chopped apple (plus extra for topping the next morning)
  • 1 Teaspoon Ceylon Cinnamon, divided
  • 1/8 Teaspoon (pinch) ground nutmeg
  • ½ cup quick or rolled oats
  • 1/2 Teaspoon chia seeds *See note
  • 1/2 Teaspoon whole husk psyllium *See note
  • 1/2 Cup unsweetened non-dairy milk of choice
  • 1/4 Cup unsweetened non-dairy yogurt
  • Chopped toasted walnuts and reserved apple, for topping

Instructions

  1. Add the apples and cinnamon to
  2. Add the apples, 1/2 Teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt to a medium sauté pan with a lid, lightly coated with water. Mix well and warm over medium heat. Cover once the apples begin to sizzle and let sit for 5 minutes. Uncover, and sauté if needed for an additional few minutes minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender. Set aside.
  3. Place oats, chia seeds, psyllium (if using), and remaining 1/2 Teaspoon cinnamon to a mason jar or other container and give a light shake to evenly distribute. Add almond milk and yogurt and lightly stir to combine.
  4. Place apples in a layer on top of the oat mixture. Seal jar and refrigerate overnight.
  5. · When ready to enjoy, give the jar a light stir or shake or empty into a bowl. Top with additional apples and walnuts as desired.

Notes

*For super quick and simple prep, mix all the spices with the oat mixture and top with uncooked chopped apples. Tastes less indulgent but more fresh! Either way, so tasty!


**I like to combine both chia seeds and psyllium husk. Chia seeds provide a significant dose of omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and various micronutrients. Psyllium is almost pure soluble fiber, making it a highly effective tool for digestive health. If you want to go with one, either will do—just omit the one and double the amoung of the other in this recipe. The choice between them often comes down to the desired final texture: a grainy, seedy pudding with chia, or a smoother, more uniform consistency with psyllium. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Calories

497

Fat

26 g

Sat. Fat

3 g

Carbs

54 g

Fiber

12 g

Net carbs

42 g

Sugar

15 g

Protein

18 g

Sodium

110 mg

Cholesterol

1 mg