As the crisp autumn air rolls in, there’s no better way to start your morning than with a cozy, nutrient-packed breakfast. This healthier Apple Pie Overnight Oats recipe combines all the warm, spiced flavors of fall into an easy-to-make dish. With the perfect blend of oats, cinnamon, and fresh apples, this breakfast will fuel your day while satisfying those seasonal cravings!
INGREDIENTS
Apple Pie Filling
- 4 cups apples
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- ¾ cup water
Oatmeal Layer
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- 3 cups unsweetened cashew milk (you can also use almond or skim milk)
- 1.5 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 teaspoons maple syrup
Yogurt Layer
- 3 cups plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 3 teaspoons cinnamon sugar
INSTRUCTIONS
Apple Pie Filling
- Peel, core, and dice the apples.
- Add the diced apples to a large frying pan with the cinnamon, sugar, vanilla, cornstarch, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- Stir to coat the apples with the spices, and then add the water.
- Cook the apple mixture for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
- The apples should be tender, but not soft. Let the sauce thicken slightly, similar to apple pie filling.
- Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
Oatmeal Layer
- To each mason jar or serving container, add 1/3 cup of oats, 1/2 cup of milk, 1/4 tsp cinnamon and 1/2 tsp of the maple syrup.
- Stir to combine.
Yogurt Layer and Assembly
- Add 1/4 cup of the cooked apples on top of the oatmeal layer of each jar.
- In a large bowl, combine the yogurt with the cinnamon and cinnamon sugar.
- Add 1/2 cup of the yogurt mixture to each mason jar.
- Add another 1/4 cup of the apple filling on top of the yogurt layer in each jar.
- Store the mason jars in the refrigerator overnight and enjoy the next morning!
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