There are mornings when you want apple pie energy… but you also want something nourishing and healthy. These Apple Pie Overnight Oats fit the bill—they deliver the flavor we crave with minimal prep. You just mix all the ingredients together in a bowl before going to bed and stash it in the fridge overnight.

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Delicious – like a breakfast dessert! To get my early protein, I added a scoop of protein in the preparation.

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A glass bowl of Overnight Apple Pie Oats, topped with chopped apples and nuts, sits on a light surface, surrounded by a spoon, green-striped towel, cinnamon sticks, oats, and red apples, including one cut in half.

Then, wake up to a creamy, apple cinnamon-spiced morning treat— it’s almost like dessert porridge—that also happens to be rich in protein and fiber (thanks to Greek yogurt, rolled oats, chia seeds, and apples) to keep you satisfied for hours.

Your overnight oats menu

Overnight oats are a go-to breakfast for me and Ian (+ my son Cole and his fiancé Julia, too!) — we prep them the night before and enjoy an easy morning together with coffee (obvi!) before diving into work. Ian loves a good omelet too (he’s always showing off his flipping skills on my Instagram stories), but overnight oats are an equally popular pick, and I have so many healthy variations we rotate between:

A glass bowl filled with chopped apples sprinkled with ground cinnamon sits on a light marble surface, perfect for mixing into Overnight Apple Pie Oats.
A glass bowl with Overnight Apple Pie Oats—yogurt, diced apples, chia seeds, oats, and milk—sits next to a spoon on a light marble surface.
A bowl of Overnight Apple Pie Oats with apple pieces sits on a marble surface, surrounded by a spoon, apple halves, rolled oats, cinnamon sticks, ground pepper, and a green striped cloth.

What really sets these overnight oats apart is the softened cinnamon-spiced apples. Heating them up in the microwave to create an almost apple pie-filling vibe before mixing them with the rest of the ingredients is key. Once they’re in the mix and all the vanilla and maple flavors meld with the spiced apples, they just get even better.

A bowl of Overnight Apple Pie Oats topped with apple chunks and cinnamon sits on a marble countertop, surrounded by fresh apples, cinnamon sticks, a green-striped towel, a spoon, and a small bowl of oats.
A bowl of Overnight Apple Pie Oats with chopped apples and cinnamon, surrounded by a green striped cloth, a whole apple, a halved apple, a bowl of oats, and cinnamon sticks on a light surface.

This is also the ultimate no-cook, make-ahead breakfast — just five minutes of prep the night before and your morning is basically handled. It’s the kind of meal-prep breakfast that actually feels like a treat, and honestly I’ll take any excuse for a dessert-for-breakfast situation. If you haven’t tried my Chocolate-Glazed Skillet Pancake, Carrot Cake Baked Oatmeal,Snickers Smoothie Bowl, or Breakfast Coffee Cookies, they are a MUST! 

For the apple pie lovers

And if you love apple pie flavors as much as I do, you’ll also want to bookmark my Apple Pie Baked Oatmeal or Apple Pie French Toast for breakfast or my 5-Minute Single-Serve Apple Pie or Apple Pie Shots for dessert!

A glass bowl of Overnight Apple Pie Oats topped with chopped apples and nuts sits on a light surface, surrounded by whole and halved red apples, a bowl of oats, a spoon, a green cloth, and a cinnamon stick.
A spoonful of Overnight Apple Pie Oats with diced apples is held above a glass bowl filled with the same mixture. Two red apples, a green striped towel, and cinnamon sticks are visible in the background.

The nutrition of this recipe also deserves a shoutout! The combo of oats, apple, Greek yogurt, and chia seeds provide 11g of fiber and 14g of protein per serving, which is impressive for any breakfast, but one that tastes this good— unheard of!! This combo of nutrients will keep you full and energized straight through to lunch… no mid-morning snack attack required. And if you’d like to boost the protein, head to the recipe notes where I give you a few ideas!

Try my Protein Oatmeal Bowl next!

A glass bowl of Overnight Apple Pie Oats topped with chopped apples and nuts sits on a light surface, surrounded by whole and halved red apples, a bowl of oats, a spoon, a green cloth, and a cinnamon stick.
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Apple Pie Overnight Oats

Wake up to a creamy, apple cinnamon-spiced morning treat— it’s almost like dessert porridge—that also happens to be rich in protein and fiber!
Yield: 1 serving
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • ½ large apple, diced small
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon or apple pie spice
  • Pinch nutmeg, optional
  • ½ cup rolled old-fashioned oats
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • ½ cup almond milk, or milk of choice
  • ¼ cup nonfat or low-fat Greek yogurt, plain or vanilla
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons maple syrup

Optional toppings:

  • Chopped pecans, walnuts, or almonds
  • Granola
  • Extra diced apple
  • Squirt of whipped cream
  • Additional cinnamon or apple pie spice

Instructions
 

  • Soften the apples. Add the diced apple to a medium microwave-safe bowl with cinnamon or apple pie spice (and nutmeg, if using). Microwave for 60–90 seconds, until softened and fragrant.
  • Mix everything together. In that same bowl, add the oats, chia seeds, milk, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and maple syrup. Stir until fully combined.
  • Chill. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
  • Serve. Enjoy chilled straight from the fridge — thick, creamy, and porridge-like — or warm it in the microwave (about 60–90 seconds) for a cozier bowl. Add optional toppings and extra cinnamon if desired.

Notes

• Texture tip: Because the apples are softened first, they blend right into the oats overnight and create that classic apple pie flavor throughout the entire bowl. If you’d like more texture, dice the reserved half apple and mix it in right before eating. You may also want to add chopped pecans or walnuts and extra cinnamon!
• Sweetness control: Start with 1 teaspoon maple syrup (or honey) and adjust in the morning if needed. One teaspoon is typically enough for my family.
• Make it gluten-free: Use certified gluten-free oats.
• Make it vegan: Use plant-based yogurt and milk, and maple syrup instead of honey.
• Protein boost: One scoop protein powder adds ~20–25 grams protein (varies by brand). ½ cup cow’s milk adds ~4 grams protein. ½ cup soy milk adds ~3–4 grams protein. Add a splash more milk if using protein powder.
• Storage: Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days. The texture thickens over time — stir in a splash of milk before serving if you’d like it thinner.
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN
Course: Breakfast

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 330Carbohydrates: 51gProtein: 14gTotal Fat: 8g— Unsaturated Fat: 8g— Saturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 105mgPotassium: 366mgFiber: 11gTotal Sugar: 17g— Natural Sugar: 13g— Added Sugar: 4gCalcium: 383mgIron: 3mg
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
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