Apple Pie Overnight Oats

These Apple Pie Overnight Oats are the ultimate make-ahead breakfast—sweet, spiced, and packed with protein to keep you full all morning long. Freshly sautéed apples, cozy cinnamon, creamy Greek yogurt, and hearty rolled oats come together to taste just like apple pie, but in a wholesome, no-bake form. Perfect for meal prep, this recipe is gluten-free, high in protein, and easy to customize with your favorite toppings like almond butter, walnuts, or hemp seeds. Whether you’re rushing out the door or enjoying a slow morning, these overnight oats will give you all the flavors of fall in a quick, nourishing jar.

ingredient notes:

Apples: Fresh apples bring natural sweetness, crunch, and a boost of fiber to these overnight oats. Cooking them with cinnamon and maple syrup creates a caramelized, apple-pie-like topping that feels indulgent yet wholesome. Honeycrisp apples work best for this recipe, but any crisp, firm variety will give you the perfect bite. Apples also provide vitamin C and antioxidants, making your breakfast both delicious and nutrient-packed.

Oats: Rolled oats are the base of this overnight oats recipe, delivering a hearty texture and slow-digesting carbs to keep you full for hours. They soak in the milk and yogurt, turning creamy without cooking, making them a convenient meal prep staple.

Cinnamon: Ground cinnamon adds the signature warm, spiced flavor that makes these overnight oats taste like apple pie. A sprinkle of cinnamon in both the apple topping and oats ensures every bite has cozy fall flavor. Combined with apples and maple syrup, it’s the key to creating that classic apple pie taste.

Protein powder: Vanilla protein powder not only enhances the flavor of these overnight oats but also makes them a balanced, high-protein breakfast. It blends seamlessly with the oats, chia seeds, and yogurt to create a creamy, satisfying texture. Adding protein powder helps keep you fuller longer, making this recipe ideal for busy mornings or post-workout fuel. Choose your favorite plant-based or whey protein to customize the flavor and nutrition

Greek yogurt: Greek yogurt gives these overnight oats a rich creaminess while adding a boost of protein and probiotics for gut health. Its tangy flavor balances the sweetness of the apples and maple syrup, creating a perfectly rounded breakfast.

APPLE PIE OVERNIGHT OATS

Recipe by Jenn Lueke

4.7 from 28 votes

Servings

Adjust servings

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4

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

10

minutes

Chilling time

6+

hours

These Apple Pie Overnight Oats are the ultimate make-ahead breakfast—sweet, spiced, and packed with protein to keep you full all morning long. Freshly sautéed apples, cozy cinnamon, creamy Greek yogurt, and hearty rolled oats come together to taste just like apple pie, but in a wholesome, no-bake form. Perfect for meal prep, this recipe is gluten-free, high in protein, and easy to customize with your favorite toppings like almond butter, walnuts, or hemp seeds. Whether you’re rushing out the door or enjoying a slow morning, these overnight oats will give you all the flavors of fall in a quick, nourishing jar.

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Ingredients

• For the sautéed apples

• 1 tablespoon coconut oil

• 1 large apple, diced (Honeycrisp recommended)

• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

• 1 tablespoon maple syrup

• For the overnight oats

• 2 cups gluten-free rolled oats

• 1/4 cup chia seeds

• 50 grams vanilla protein powder

• 2 teaspoons cinnamon

• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

• 2 1/2 cups unsweetened milk of choice (almond, oat, cow milk, etc)

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 cup whole-milk or low-fat Greek yogurt (can substitute dairy-free yogurt)

• creamy almond butter, for topping (optional)

Directions

• Sauté the diced apple: Heat the coconut oil in a skillet over over medium heat. Add the apples and cook, stirring often until soft, about 10 minutes. Add the maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt and stir to coat. Cook on low until lightly brown and caramelized, 2 to 4 minutes. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the oats, protein powder, chia seeds, cinnamon, and salt. Whisk in the milk and vanilla until combined. Fold in about half of the sautéed apples.
• Dividing evenly, spoon the oat mixture into four 12-ounce lidded jars or containers. Top each with 1/4 cup of yogurt and evenly divide the remaining sautéed apples on top. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
• To serve, optionally top with a drizzle of almond butter for additional protein.

Notes

• Storage: Keep refrigerated in a sealed jar or container until you’re ready to eat!
• Protein powder is optional but recommended for flavor, if you want to omit, add 1 to 2 additional tablespoons of maple syrup.
• Warm it up: You can enjoy this recipe with warm oats if that’s more your thing! Prepare the apples as instructed and prepare the rolled oats according to package instructions. You can prepare one batch of apples at the start of the week and add it to your warm bowl each day. Top with Greek yogurt, almond butter, seeds, or crushed nuts.
• Apple: Honeycrisp apples are recommended, but any hearty, sweet apple will work to replace it! I do not recommend using macintosh or golden delicious as they tend to get mushy when cooked. Depending on the size of your apple, you may want to use two. You can also swap for pear (very lightly caramelize). Peel the apples before cooking if preferred.

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