Description
Apple cinnamon overnight oats are a cozy, make-ahead breakfast packed with creamy oats, spiced apples, and protein-rich Greek yogurt. Perfect for busy mornings, this recipe is fiber-rich, blood sugar-friendly, and endlessly customizable.
Ingredients
1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned, not instant)
1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice)
½ cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1 small apple, diced (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
1–2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1–2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey (optional)
Pinch of sea salt
Optional: 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder
Optional: 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans
Optional: Dash of nutmeg
Optional: 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
1. Dice the apple into small chunks.
2. In a bowl or large jar, combine oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, and sea salt.
3. Stir in almond milk, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and sweetener if using.
4. Fold in diced apple and any optional ingredients like protein powder or nuts.
5. Seal and refrigerate overnight (at least 6 hours).
6. In the morning, stir, adjust consistency with milk if needed, and serve with toppings.
Notes
For a warm option, microwave for 30–45 seconds before serving.
Use coconut yogurt and maple syrup to keep it vegan.
This recipe supports natural Mounjaro-style meal plans and is suitable for diabetics with the unsweetened version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: apple cinnamon overnight oats, high protein overnight oats, natural Mounjaro recipe