Ingredients
To create this delicious breakfast, gather the following ingredients:
- Old-fashioned rolled oatsย โ 1 cup
- Milkย (or milk alternative like almond or oat milk) โ 1 cup
- Greek yogurtย (optional for creaminess) โ 1/2 cup
- Appleย (medium-sized, finely chopped) โ 1
- Ground cinnamonย โ 1 teaspoon
- Maple syrupย or honey (for sweetness) โ 1 tablespoon
- Chia seedsย (for added fiber and nutrition) โ 1 tablespoon
- Vanilla extractย โ 1/2 teaspoon
- Chopped walnutsย (for a crunchy topping) โ 1/4 cup
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
Creating Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats is a simple and straightforward process. Follow these steps to make your perfect breakfast:
- Prepare the Mixing Bowl: Take a medium-sized mixing bowl and add the old-fashioned rolled oats.
- Add Liquids: Pour in the milk and Greek yogurt, stirring well to ensure the oats are fully submerged and will soak up the flavors overnight.
- Spice It Up: Add the ground cinnamon, a drizzle of maple syrup or honey, chia seeds, and vanilla extract to the mixture. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
- Incorporate Apples: Fold in the finely chopped apple pieces, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture for bursts of freshness in every bite.
- Season: Add a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness and enhance the flavors of the oats and apples.
- Refrigerate: Transfer the mixture into a jar or airtight container, cover it tightly, and refrigerate overnight (or for at least 4 hours).
- Top and Serve: Before serving, sprinkle chopped walnuts on top for added crunch and flavor. You can also add a dash more cinnamon for garnish if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: one normal portion
- Calories: 350
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g