Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats That Actually Keep You Full
Apple cinnamon overnight oats are a make-ahead, grab-and-go breakfast with a thick, creamy texture (thanks to Greek yogurt and chia) and bright, diced apple throughout.
Equipment
- Medium bowl or large jar
- Whisk
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Airtight container or lid
Ingredients
- 90 g rolled oats (old-fashioned) (about 1 cup)
- 240 g milk (dairy or unsweetened non-dairy) (about 1 cup)
- 150 g plain Greek yogurt (2% or whole preferred) (about 2/3 cup)
- 12 g chia seeds (about 1 Tbsp)
- 15–30 g maple syrup or honey (about 1–2 Tbsp), to taste
- 2 g ground cinnamon (about 2 tsp)
- 5 g vanilla extract (about 1 tsp)
- 1 g fine salt (about 1/4 tsp)
- 1 medium apple (Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala) cored and diced small (about 180 g)
- 5 g lemon juice optional (about 1 tsp), to keep apple bright
Optional toppings (add in the morning)
- 30 g toasted walnuts or pecans (about 1/4 cup)
- 20 g raisins (about 2 Tbsp)
- 2–3 Tbsp extra yogurt
Instructions
- In a medium bowl (or a big jar), whisk together the milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup (or honey), cinnamon, vanilla, chia seeds, and salt.
- Dice the apple small—think chickpea-sized. Toss it with the lemon juice if you’re using it.
- Stir the apple into the mixture, then add the rolled oats and mix again. It will look looser than you want right now; that’s normal.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours (overnight). If you’re in a rush, 4 hours works, but the oats will be a bit more chewy.
- In the morning, stir well from the bottom (chia settles). If it’s too thick, splash in 1–3 Tbsp (15–45 g) milk to loosen.
- Top and eat (nuts, raisins, and/or extra yogurt).
Nutrition
Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 19gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 420mgFiber: 9gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 220mgIron: 2.6mg
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