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Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats

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Creamy, cozy, and packed with apple-cinnamon flavor, these overnight oats are the perfect make-ahead breakfast for busy mornings. Wholesome, customizable, and ready to grab-and-go, they taste like apple pie in a jar—without the guilt.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (45g)
  • 1/2 cup milk of choice (120ml; dairy, almond, oat, or soy)
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (60g; or coconut yogurt for dairy-free)
  • 1 small apple (about 100g; half grated, half diced)
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds (10g; optional)
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (15ml; adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional toppings: chopped walnuts or pecans, extra diced apple, granola, nut butter

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry the apple. Grate half using a box grater and dice the other half into small cubes.
  2. In a mason jar or airtight container, combine rolled oats, chia seeds, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir to mix.
  3. Add milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined and creamy.
  4. Fold in the grated and diced apple until evenly distributed.
  5. Seal the jar or container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  6. In the morning, stir the oats. If too thick, add a splash of milk to loosen.
  7. Top with extra diced apple, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and nuts or granola if desired. Enjoy cold or microwave for 30-45 seconds to warm.

Notes

Use rolled oats for best texture; quick oats get mushy. Adjust sweetness to taste and add toppings just before serving for crunch. For meal prep, make several jars at once—oats keep well for up to 4 days in the fridge. Use gluten-free oats for a gluten-free version and plant-based yogurt/milk for dairy-free.

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