Looking for a yummy apple cinnamon overnight oats recipe? Try this apple cinnamon overnight oats recipe inspired by Sister’s latest oats lover!
If you Love Oats like my brother, Sister, and I you are going to love these overnight oats! They’re made with coconut yogurt, chia seeds, almond milk, and Maple Syrup.
This overnight oats recipe combines the flavors of cinnamon and apple to give you one delicious breakfast that’s packed with whole grains and also gives you a nice wake-up call from the combination of my favorite flavors cinnamon, vanilla, and coconut!
PS: if you love coconut, cinnamon, and apple overnight oats, you’ll absolutely love these!
What You Need – Simple Ingredients
Rolled Oats – feel free to use either rolled oats or quick-cooking. We prefer the texture of rolled oats, though.
Chia Seeds – Chia seeds are a classic overnight oats ingredient. They add volume and healthy fats.
Almond Milk – almond milk is used as the main liquid in this recipe. I used unsweetened, but any kind of milk works.
Coconut Yogurt: The texture and flavor of the coconut yogurt make it so delicious and it is a good fat.
Apple: This is the sweetness and crunch of these overnight oats. Also, add fiber to it
Maple Syrup: Looking to use a different sweetener? Go for it! Try swapping any of the following 1:1: Maple syrup, or honey.
Cinnamon: Instead of using sugar, it adds sweetness and contains antioxidants and powerful compounds that can reduce inflammation and possibly your risk of developing heart disease.
Ghee: To Caramelize the apples. And also is dairy-free.
Vanilla: It makes the overnight oat so tasty.
Pecan: It adds crunch and good source of calcium, magnesium, and potassium, which help lower blood pressure
Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats
Ingredients
½ cup GF rolled oats
1 tablespoon chia seeds
½ cup vegetable milk
1/3 cup coconut yogurt
1 teaspoon maple
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon vanilla essence
Pinch of salt
½ red apple peeled and cut into cubes
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ tablespoon ghee
1 tablespoon chopped toasted pecans
Directions
- In a frying pan, over medium-high heat, add the ghee and melt. Add the apple cubes with the cinnamon and cook, stirring constantly, for approximately 10 minutes until the apple is soft and the flavors are unified with the cinnamon. Reserve in the refrigerator.
- In a glass container add: oats, chia seeds, vegetable milk, coconut yogurt, maple cinnamon, vanilla essence, and a pinch of salt. Mix well and refrigerate overnight.
- The next day, serve with caramelized apples and toasted pecans on top.
Tips
You can change the pecans for any nuts or seeds you want.
You can make this preparation as meal prep and keep it ready in the refrigerator for 5 days. If you feel that it is thicker, you can add vegetable milk and mix.
Can I double this recipe?
This recipe can easily be doubled for meal-prep purposes.
Should I eat this hot or cold?
Overnight oats are meant to be eaten cold, but lots of people like to warm them up. Feel free to eat them cold or warm them in the microwave for 60-90 seconds.
Topping Ideas
Every overnight oats recipe deserves to be topped with delicious toppings. Here are some ideas:
- Hemps Seeds
- Mini chocolate chips
- Almond Butter
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Enjoy it!
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