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    The Best Apple Pie Overnight Oats

    Published: Sep 17, 2022 · Modified: Apr 7, 2023 by Erin Carter · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    This is the best apple pie overnight oats recipe! So easy to make with less than 10 minutes of hands on time this healthy oatmeal tastes like a caramel apple pie, but is made with good for you ingredients including rolled oats, apples, cinnamon, and maple syrup. These overnight oats are also gluten free, dairy free and vegan. 

    A bowl of apple pie overnight oats topped with apple slices and with a spoon in it.

    Why you will love this recipe:

    • These overnight apple oats taste just like you are eating a caramel apple pie, but they are so much healthier.
    • This recipe is so easy to make and requires less than 10 minutes of hands on time.
    • It's made with pantry staples that you can easily find in any grocery store.
    • This is a make ahead oatmeal recipe so it's perfect for meal prep.
    • Made without yogurt, and without chia seeds, this apple overnight oats recipe is healthy, gluten free, dairy free, and vegan.
    • Besides being a great breakfast this oatmeal recipe also makes a great snack or after workout snack.
    • If you love apple pie you will also love apple pie bars!
    • Because this recipe is so easy to make it's a great make-ahead breakfast for holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas.

    If you love overnight oats you will also love Snickers overnight oats!

    Taste and texture:

    These overnight oats are thick, smooth, rich and creamy. They taste like a caramel apple pie and are sweet, but not too sweet. These oats have hints of cinnamon to give them the perfect fall flavour.

    Key ingredients and substitutions: 

    The ingredients needed to make overnight oats with apples all in small bowls.
    • Rolled oats - rolled oats form the base of this delicious overnight oats recipe. I recommend using rolled oats, not quick oats or steel cut oats. If you are gluten free be sure to use certified gluten free oats. I personally use rolled oats that are sprouted, gluten free and certified glyphosate free.
    • Apple - use any red apple that you like to make this apple oatmeal. I love using gala, honey crisp or pink lady apples.
    • Cashew butter - cashew butter is used to make the delicious caramel sauce for this oatmeal. If you don't have cashew butter you can swap it for another nut butter but it will change the flavour of the recipe.
    • Maple syrup - maple syrup is used to add some delicious, natural sweetness to this oatmeal recipe.
    • Flax seeds - flax seeds are high in fiber and help add texture to this overnight oats recipe. Use ground flax seeds (flaxseed meal) rather than whole flax seeds for this oatmeal.
    • Apple pie spice - this spice blend helps give this oatmeal recipe that delicious apple pie flavour. If you don't have apple pie spice, simply use ground cinnamon instead.

    How to make this recipe:

    Step one:

    First, in a large bowl, add all the oatmeal ingredients and stir well to combine.

    Step two:

    In a separate small bowl, stir together the caramel ingredients until they are smooth. 

    Step three:

    Next, drizzle the caramel over the oatmeal mixture and then place the oatmeal in the fridge for 4 hours, or overnight. 

    Step four:

    When you are ready to eat the oatmeal, stir the caramel into the oats and enjoy!

    Step by step directions for making apple pie overnight oats in a large bowl.

    Chef's tips:

    • Be sure to use rolled oats for this recipe.
    • Use ground flax seeds, not whole flax seeds for making this oatmeal.
    • The oats will thicken the longer they are in the fridge - depending on how you like your oatmeal you may want to add a bit more milk when you serve them to thin them out.
    • When you are ready to eat the oats you can either heat them to make warm apple pie oats or serve them cold.
    • Instead of a bowl you can store these overnight oats in mason jars to make them an even easier grab-and-go breakfast.

    Recipe variations:

    • You can use any type of milk that you like to make these apple pie oats including dairy milk, oat milk, cashew milk, almond milk, soy milk etc.
    • Feel free to double or triple this recipe.
    • Use any type of sweet, red apple that you like for this oatmeal.

    How to serve:

    Overnight oats can be eaten warm or cold. Most people eat them cold right from the fridge but if you prefer warm oats simply heat them in the microwave for a few seconds before enjoying them.

    How to store:

    Store any leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days. The longer you store them, the thicker they will get so feel free to add more milk when you serve them.

    A bowl of apple pie overnight oats topped with apple slices and with a spoon in it.

    Frequently asked questions:

    How many calories are in overnight oats and apples?

    The calorie count in overnight oats with apples will vary recipe to recipe and depending on the serving size, but this recipe has approximately 543 calories per serving, making it a nice and filling breakfast or snack.

    Are chia seeds necessary in overnight oats?

    No, chia seeds are not needed to make overnight oats. Instead you can simply make overnight oats without chia seeds, or use another type of seed such as flax seeds instead.

    Are overnight soaked oats healthy?

    Depending on what ingredients are used, overnight oats can be a very healthy and complete breakfast that is high in fiber, healthy fats and even protein.

    Other recipes you will love:

    • Berry cheesecake overnight oats
    • Protein baked oats
    • Chocolate orange overnight oats
    • Protein overnight oats
    • Healthy apple crisp
    • Baked oats for one
    • Healthy oatmeal bars
    • Oat milk pancakes
    • Sugar free applesauce

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    Apple Pie Overnight Oats

    These apple pie overnight oats are so good! They taste just like a caramel apple pie but are so easy to make and so much healthier for you!
    5 from 11 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, brunch, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Vegan
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Chill time: 4 hours hours
    Total Time: 4 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 543kcal
    Author: Dr. Erin Carter

    Ingredients

    Oatmeal Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup rolled oats
    • 1 cup coconut milk (or other milk of choice)
    • 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds
    • 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice (more or less to taste)
    • 1 red apple, peeled and chopped

    Caramel Ingredients

    • 3 tablespoon cashew butter
    • 3 tablespoon maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions

    Oatmeal Directions

    • In a bowl add all the oatmeal ingredients and stir well to combine.

    Caramel Directions

    • In a small bowl stir together the caramel ingredients until they are smooth.

    Final Directions

    • Drizzle the caramel over the oatmeal mixture and stir it into the oats.
    • Place the oatmeal in the fridge for 4 hours, or overnight.
    • When you are ready to eat the oatmeal, remove it from the fridge and either eat it cold or heat it and then enjoy!

    Notes

    1. Nutritional values are an estimate and will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. 
    2. Be sure to use rolled oats for this recipe.
    3. Use ground flax seeds, not whole flax seeds for making this oatmeal.
    4. The oats will thicken the longer they are in the fridge - depending on how you like your oatmeal you may want to add a bit more milk when you serve them to thin them out.
    5. When you are ready to eat the oats you can either heat them to make warm apple pie oats or serve them cold.
    6. Instead of a bowl you can store these overnight oats in mason jars to make them an even easier grab-and-go breakfast.
    7. Store overnight oats in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 543kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 594mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 5mg
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