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If you love easy make-ahead breakfasts, these Apple Overnight Oats are a must-try. Oats soak overnight with Greek yogurt, chia seeds, almond milk, maple syrup, and fresh apples. They turn soft and creamy, and every bite tastes like autumn, thanks to the addition of warm spices that get infused into the oats. This overnight oatmeal recipe is filling, flavorful, and perfect for busy mornings.
A Cozy Breakfast with Fall Flavors
The combination of apples, cinnamon, and maple syrup always tastes like fall to me. This apple oatmeal is hearty, gently sweetened, and full of cozy autumn flavor.
Whether you enjoy these oats cold, straight from the fridge, or warmed up, this is an easy breakfast that will taste amazing!
Why You’ll Love Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats
- Make-Ahead Convenience – Prep at night, enjoy in the morning.
- Nutritious & Filling – Packed with fiber, protein, and wholesome ingredients.
- Dessert-Inspired Flavor – Warm apple pie spice and maple syrup make these oats taste like apple pie overnight oatmeal.
- Customizable – Add nuts, dried fruit, extra apple, or use different milk to suit your taste.
- Portable – Perfect for grab-and-go breakfasts in jars or containers.
For a dessert-inspired breakfast, try topping your oats with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon to create apple pie overnight oats.
These taste indulgent, but with healthier ingredients.
Love overnight oatmeal recipes? Try my Pumpkin Overnight Oats.
Ingredients for Apple Overnight Oats
Here is what you need to make these cinnamon apple overnight oats.
Exact amounts for overnight oatmeal are located in the recipe card below.
- Vanilla Greek Yogurt
- Apple Pie Spice
- Cinnamon
- Vanilla Extract
- Pure Maple Syrup
- Vanilla Almond Milk (or milk of your choice)
- Chia Seeds
- Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
- Fresh Apple, diced
- Dried Cranberries
Optional Garnishes
- Extra Diced Apple
- Chopped Pecans or Walnuts
- Dried Cranberries
- Extra Cinnamon
- More Almond Milk
- Whipped Cream
Tips & Variations
- Dairy-Free / Vegan: Use plant-based yogurt and milk for a vegan-friendly version of apple overnight oats.
- Adjust Sweetness: Add more or less maple syrup, or substitute honey or agave.
- Texture Tweaks: Reduce milk for thicker oats, or add a splash before serving for creamier oats.
- Extra Flavor: Stir in nutmeg, ginger, or cardamom for a spiced dessert-like twist.
- Other Dried fruits: Raisins, chopped dates, apricots, or cherries.
- Spice Swap: You can just use cinnamon only and have cinnamon apple overnight oats.
How to Make Apple Overnight Oats
Here’s how to make this easy overnight oatmeal.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the yogurt, apple pie spice, cinnamon, vanilla, maple syrup, almond milk, chia seeds, dried cranberries, and oats.
- Stir in the diced apple.
- Press the ingredients down in to the liquid so they can absorb it.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight (or at least 6 hours).
- In the morning, stir well, then portion into jars or containers.
Top with your favorite garnishes
- Garnish with extra diced apple, more dried cranberries, cinnamon, maple syrup, nuts, whipped cream, etc.
- If adding chopped nuts, sprinkle them on top after the oats have soaked so they remain crunchy.
- For a more indulgent breakfast, try a dollop of whipped cream and a dash of cinnamon for apple pie overnight oatmeal flavor.
Tip: If you like warm oats, microwave them with a splash of almond milk for a cozy bowl of warm apple overnight oatmeal.
Overnight Oatmeal Storage
- Keep your apple overnight oatmeal in sealed jars or containers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Stir before eating, and add a splash of milk if they’re too thick.
- Wait to add nuts or crunchy toppings until serving so they stay crisp.
More Easy Breakfast Recipes
Pumpkin Overnight Oats
Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal
Easy Peach Baked Oatmeal
Make-Ahead Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal
Instant Pot Egg Bites
If you make this Apple Overnight Oats recipe, let me know! Just leave a comment below with a star rating. I’d love to hear from you.
Apple Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup Vanilla Greek Yogurt
- 2 teaspoons Apple Pie Spice
- ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- 2 Tablespoons Pure Maple Syrup
- 1 cup Vanilla Almond Milk (or milk of your choice)
- 1 Tablespoon Chia Seeds
- 1 cup Old Fashioned Oats
- ¼ cup Dried Cranberries
- 1 Apple diced (peeling is optional)
Optional Garnishes
- Extra Apple Pieces
- Chopped Pecans or Walnuts (add AFTER oats soak overnight)
- Dried Cranberries
- More Almond Milk
- Whipped Cream
- Extra Cinnamon
Instructions
- To the mixing bowl, add the Greek yogurt, apple pie spice, cinnamon, vanilla, maple syrup, almond milk, chia seeds, dried cranberries, and oats. Whisk together well.
- Add the diced apple and stir.
- Press the ingredients down in to the liquid so they can better absorb it.
Soak Overnight
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator overnight.
Serve
- In the morning, stir the oats well, then portion out into two containers (I use wide-mouth mason jars with lids, if taking them on-the-go).
- Before serving you can add extra diced apple (though there is plenty in the oatmeal), pecans or walnuts, more dried cranberries, extra cinnamon, maple syrup, and a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.
Notes
Storage
- Keep your apple overnight oatmeal in sealed jars or containers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Stir before eating, and add a splash of milk if they’re too thick.
- Wait to add nuts or crunchy toppings until serving so they stay crisp.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Apple Overnight Oatmeal FAQs
Yes, just keep the same ratios and store in jars or airtight containers for easy grab-and-go breakfasts.
Yes! Quick oats will work, but the texture will be softer and less chewy than rolled oats.
Yes! Make a larger batch and portion into jars. They’ll last up to 4 days in the fridge, though the apples may soften over time.
They can be! Just be sure to use certified gluten-free oats if you need this recipe to be gluten-free.
Yes, the oats will still work without chia seeds, though they won’t be quite as thick. You can substitute ground flaxseed if you like.
Can I use oat milk instead
Yes, use any milk you like!
Overnight oats are so good. I love the apple in this!