Apple Crumble Overnight Oats (Print version)
Cinnamon-spiced apples layered with creamy oats and a crunchy nut topping, chilled overnight for a ready-to-enjoy morning breakfast.
# What goes in:
→ Oat Base
01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 2 tbsp chia seeds
05 - 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
06 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
07 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
→ Apple Layer
08 - 1 medium apple, diced
09 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
10 - 1/2 tsp cinnamon
11 - 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
→ Crumble Topping
12 - 1/4 cup rolled oats
13 - 2 tbsp chopped walnuts or pecans
14 - 1 tbsp butter or coconut oil, melted
15 - 1 tbsp brown sugar
16 - 1/4 tsp cinnamon
# Cooking steps:
01 - In a medium bowl, combine rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
02 - In a small bowl, toss the diced apple with lemon juice, cinnamon, and maple syrup until the apple pieces are well coated and fragrant.
03 - In a separate bowl, mix rolled oats, chopped nuts, melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon together until the mixture resembles a coarse, crumbly texture.
04 - Divide the oat base mixture evenly between two jars or airtight containers. Layer the seasoned apple pieces on top of the oats in each jar, then sprinkle the crumble topping generously over the apple layer.
05 - Seal the jars or containers with lids and refrigerate for at least 6 to 8 hours, allowing the oats to absorb the liquid and soften into a creamy consistency.
06 - Enjoy straight from the refrigerator cold or let sit briefly at room temperature. For a warm and cozy option, heat in the microwave for 30 to 45 seconds before serving.
# Tips from flavorandfeast:
01 -
- It tastes like dessert for breakfast but somehow qualifies as responsible adult nutrition.
- Everything assembles in ten minutes the night before, and the fridge does all the heavy lifting while you sleep.
02 -
- Do not use steel cut oats unless you enjoy chewing through a gravelly breakfast, because they will not soften enough overnight no matter how patient you are.
- Letting the chia seeds hydrate fully means waiting the full eight hours, so resist the urge to dig in early or you will get a thin, watery result.
03 -
- Dice the apples quite small, roughly the size of a pea, because large chunks stay too firm overnight and disrupt the creamy texture you are after.
- Toast the nuts in a dry pan for two minutes before adding them to the crumble and you will unlock a depth of flavor that makes people ask what your secret is.