PrintSimple Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats for Meal Prep
Make this easy, no-bake apple cinnamon overnight oats recipe for a satisfying, wholesome breakfast you can prepare ahead of time. It is perfect for busy mornings and tastes like a cozy treat.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min active time + overnight chilling
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Bake/Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce or 1/4 cup finely diced apple
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or sweetener of choice (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine the rolled oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, and salt in a jar or container with a lid.
- Add the milk, applesauce (or diced apple), and maple syrup, if using.
- Stir all ingredients together well until everything is mixed.
- Seal the jar and place it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- In the morning, stir the oats again. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash more milk.
- Serve cold directly from the jar. Top with extra cinnamon or fresh apple pieces if desired.
Notes
- For a protein boost, stir in 1 scoop of vanilla or unflavored protein powder with the dry ingredients.
- If you prefer texture, use finely diced fresh apple instead of applesauce.
- This recipe works well for meal planning; prepare up to 4 jars at once for grab-and-go breakfasts.
- If you are looking for structured eating guidance, consider looking into meal planning services.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg