Apple Overnight Oats Without Yogurt is a simple high-protein autumn breakfast idea that is healthy, vegan, filling, and incredibly delicious.
This easy cinnamon apple overnight oats recipe is the ultimate choice for a quick make-ahead breakfast that's ideal for meal prep, too. You'll need just 5 minutes to prepare this hearty overnight oatmeal with apples, cinnamon, chia seeds, and other whole foods your body needs on a daily basis.
What's more, this tasty fall-inspired breakfast recipe is dairy-free, gluten-free, naturally sweetened, kid-friendly, weight-loss-friendly, and amazingly satisfying. No refined sugar, no yogurt, and no cooking needed! I'm sure you and your family are going to love it!
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Simple Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats For Breakfast
Officially fall season again! Ahh, I adore this stunning period of time when God blesses us with an abundance of fresh goods each with unique flavor and nutrients.
You probably started making your favorite apple smoothie or apple pie. My home is already filled with a cozy apple-cinnamon aroma from this sugarless apple cinnamon cake and my apple cookies, as well.
Whether it's a busy workday morning or a relaxing weekend brunch you can't go wrong with this decadent apple and oats treat. Why not start your day with something sweet, fresh, and nutritious? Loaded with crisp apples, creamy oats, and smooth peanut butter with a pinch of warm cinnamon and pure maple syrup for sweetness, truly, this comforting autumn meal tastes like an apple pie in a jar!
Moreover, this wholesome recipe for apple overnight oatmeal without yogurt has everything you need for a well-balanced meal. It's packed with dietary fiber, healthy fats and carbs, high-quality protein, and essential antioxidants.
The best part? It basically "cooks" itself while you are sleeping. Really, you don't need to blend, fry or bake anything.
Healthy life = Simple life = Happy life
Definitely, this cold apple oat pudding is our most frequented dish for fall and winter. It's actually both breakfast and dessert in one. Yum!
Let's make it right away so you'll wake up tomorrow morning with a yummy ready-to-go meal waiting for you in the fridge!
Ingredients For Apple Overnight Oats Without Yogurt
All you need to make this fall vegan meal is a handful of budget-friendly ingredients you may already have in your kitchen:
- Apple (you can use any variety you like, I used organic Gala Apple)
- Rolled (Old-Fashioned) Oats
- Natural Peanut Butter (try making homemade PB, it's easy!)
- Chia Seeds
- Ground Flaxseed (aka flaxseed meal)
- Pure Maple Syrup
- Plant-Based Milk (cashew milk, oat milk, almond milk)
- Ground Cinnamon
- Walnuts (optional)
As always, you can find the full recipe with a list of ingredients with measurements in a printable recipe card at the end of this post.
Time needed: 4 hours and 5 minutes.
How to make apple overnight oats without yogurt?
- Mix the ingredients and refrigerate
Start by adding the ingredients in a mason jar or other storage container with a lid in this order: rolled oats, chia seeds, ground flaxseed, ground cinnamon, peanut butter, diced apples, maple syrup, and oat milk. Mix well everything together, cover, and refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours.
- Add toppings, serve and enjoy
In the morning add more milk if you desire, to thin the mixture. Add diced apple, drizzle with peanut butter, sprinkle with chopped walnuts, and enjoy!
You can keep overnight oats in the fridge for up to 3 days.
FAQ's
Absolutely! Overnight oats are perfectly safe to enjoy if your goal is to lose weight. Overnight oats are a low-effort breakfast option that's surprisingly healthy and filling. Yes, you can safely add it to your clean-eating diet list. This energy-boosting meal will fuel your body with good-for-you nutrients and will surely keep you full until lunch. In this way, you'll consume fewer calories and you won't have a need for unhealthy snacks. Just make sure you are not adding sugars, artificial ingredients, highly processed butter, or milk.
Oats contain resistant starch. Resistant starch is a type of carbohydrate that has a profound impact on your health. Improved digestion, aided weight loss, reduce insulin spikes, and reduced appetite are some of its numerous health benefits. By soaking the oats, overnight starches break down thus reducing the natural phytic acid. This process helps your body make use of the oats's micronutrients more easily and effectively compared to traditionally cooked oats.
Sure, eating overnight oats in the morning will greatly increase your metabolism and fuel your body with the long-lasting energy you need to power through the day. In fact, oats are full of complex carbohydrates which your body breaks down slowly thus keeping your metabolic rate high. In this way, you'll feel full and satisfied while your body burns calories faster.
Yes! This amazing fragrant spice is loaded with powerful antioxidants that keep your body cells from oxidative damage caused by free radicals. Additionally, it can reduce inflammation, lower your blood pressure, protect your brain, and support gut health. Cinnamon+apple+peanut butter+oats is a fantastic fat-burning combo that's good for your body and mood.
Although overnight oats are served chilled you can heat them up for a few minutes on the stove or microwave if you prefer to eat them warm.
Including an apple in your morning mix can boost the nutrition of your meal by adding a substantial amount of soluble fiber, various vitamins, and a range of other important nutrients. This nutrient-dense fruit is an excellent addition to your oatmeal dish.
Tips
- It's best to let the mixture sit overnight in the refrigerator so it has enough time to soak and develop all those delicious flavors.
- I recommend using a crisp, sweet (or sweet-tart apple) however any variety you have on hand will work for this recipe.
- Also, you can substitute the apple with homemade applesauce with a 1:1 ratio.
- Use rolled (old-fashioned) oats since instant oats or steel-cut oats don't work here.
- You can add more add-ins of your choice like nutmeg, ground ginger, vanilla extract, banana, cashew butter, pumpkin seeds, pomegranate seeds, hemp hearts, homemade granola, and dairy-free yogurt.
- Additionally, you can sweeten your oats with date syrup, agave syrup, chopped dates, raisins, dried cranberries, and apricots.
- Feel free to add hazelnuts, almonds, toasted cashews, or pecans if you desire.
- Add more non-dairy milk to thin the consistency.
- You can make a big batch in a bowl and cover it with a lid to feed a crowd.
- If you forget to make it the night before simply stir all ingredients together and let them soak for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Heat your overnight oats on the stove or in the microwave if you like to eat them warm.
You Will Love Vegan Apple Overnight Oats
- Easy to prepare in advance
- Loaded with crunchy chunks of fresh apples
- Gut-friendly
- Cheap
- Warmly spiced
- Real time saver
- Portable
- Perfect for work or back-to-school season
- Balanced breakfast that helps you stay full and focused
- Family-friendly meal
- Full of flavor!
More Easy & Healthy Oat Recipes
- Basic Weight-Loss Overnight Oats
- Protein-Packed Oatmeal Smoothie
- Banana Baked Oatmeal Without Sugar
- Chewy Chocolate Chip Oat Cookies (3 Ingredients)
- Creamy Strawberry Overnight Oats
- Healthy Raisin Applesauce Breakfast Cookies
📖 Recipe
Healthy Apple Overnight Oats Without Yogurt
Equipment
- 1 mason jar or small airtight container
Ingredients
- ½ apple finely diced (Gala, Fuji, Honeycrisp, your choice)
- ⅓ cup old fashioned rolled oats certified gluten-free
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter plus more for drizzling
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground flaxseed (flaxseed meal)
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup see more ideas for added sweetness below
- ¾ cup oat milk or any plant-based milk like cashew milk or almond milk
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts for topping
Instructions
- Start by adding the ingredients in a mason jar or other storage container with a lid in this order: rolled oats, chia seeds, ground flaxseed, ground cinnamon, peanut butter, diced apples, maple syrup, and oat milk. Mix well everything together, cover, and refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours.
- In the morning add more milk if you desire, to thin the mixture. Add diced apple, drizzle with peanut butter, sprinkle with chopped walnuts, and enjoy! You can keep overnight oats in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
- It's best to let the mixture sit overnight in the refrigerator so it has enough time to soak and develop all those delicious flavors.
- I recommend using a crisp, sweet (or sweet-tart apple) however any variety you have on hand will work for this recipe.
- Also, you can substitute the apple with homemade applesauce with a 1:1 ratio.
- Use rolled (old-fashioned) oats since instant oats or steel-cut oats don't work here.
- You can add more add-ins of your choice like nutmeg, ground ginger, vanilla extract, banana, cashew butter, pumpkin seeds, pomegranate seeds, hemp hearts, homemade granola, and dairy-free yogurt.
- Additionally, you can sweeten your oats with date syrup, agave syrup, chopped dates, raisins, dried cranberries, and apricots.
- Feel free to add hazelnuts, almonds, toasted cashews, or pecans if you desire.
- Add more non-dairy milk to thin the consistency.
- You can make a big batch in a bowl and cover it with a lid to feed a crowd.
- If you forget to make it the night before simply stir all ingredients together and let them soak for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Heat your overnight oats on the stove or in the microwave if you like to eat them warm.
Nutrition
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