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apple cinnamon overnight oats served for breakfast
Nancy McCarthy

Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats – 6 Powerful Reasons to Try This Cozy Breakfast in 2025

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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

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

Method
 

  1. 1. Dice the apple into small chunks.
  2. 2. In a bowl or large jar, combine oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, and sea salt.
  3. 3. Stir in almond milk, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, and sweetener if using.
  4. 4. Fold in diced apple and any optional ingredients like protein powder or nuts.
  5. 5. Seal and refrigerate overnight (at least 6 hours).
  6. 6. In the morning, stir, adjust consistency with milk if needed, and serve with toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 14gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 90mgFiber: 7gSugar: 11g

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.

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