Apple Pie Overnight Oats

Fall is here, you know what time it is (no, it’s not pumpkin spice time 🙄). If you guessed apple pie time, you’d be correct! These oats contain all of the delicious apple pie ingredients, mixed together and packed with protein to make the perfect breakfast, mid-day snack, or post-workout recovery meal.

When making this recipe, I decided to sauté the apple pie filling before adding it to the oats and I must say, it was a great decision! Even though the oats are enjoyed cold, the smell and taste of the sautéed apples gave me the same sensation I get when biting into a slice of warm apple pie 🥧

Overnight oats are packed full of vitamins and nutrients, with 379 calories and 11 grams of protein per serving, these overnight oats are flavorful and versatile.

Origin of Overnight Oats

While the concept of overnight oats may seem somewhat new, it’s been around for over one hundred years. Overnight oats were originally created by a Swiss doctor named Maximillian Bircher-Benner.

Originally named Muesli, Dr. Bircher-Benner developed a version of overnight oats, while treating his patients for tuberculosis. His goal was to get them to eat more fruit, which is why most overnight oat recipes are topped with some type of fruit.

Variations of Overnight Oats

The variations of overnight oats are endless!

Don’t be afraid to switch it up and add some variety to your oats! Using different types of fruit is only one variation, you can add different things to your oats to customize them to your preferences.

We normally use honey but you can use peanut butter or syrup, or nothing at all. You can also add chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, granola, nuts, shredded coconut, etc. The list goes on and on. Use your imagination!

Once you’re done with this delicious recipe, check out how to make Protein-Packed Overnight Oats with Blueberries! and Protein-Packed Overnight Oats with Peaches and Cinnamon.

Apple Pie Overnight Oats Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups oats
• 2 1/2 cups milk
• 1 serving of your favorite vanilla protein powder
• 1 can (24oz) apple pie filling, chopped
• 2 tablespoons apple sauce
• 6 honey graham crackers, crushed
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon

Ingredient Notes

• Any type of oats (other than instant) will work, however, for the best results, use old-fashioned rolled oats.
• What type of milk you use is totally up to you. We prefer to use lactose-free milk because our stomachs don’t agree with lactose. For dairy-free oats, you can use almond or oat milk instead.
• For this recipe, I used Garden of Life, Organic Protein. Feel free to use your favorite powder. Nutrition information will change, depending on the powder you choose.

Equipment Needed for Overnight Oats

• 1 medium-sized mixing bowl
• 1 rubber spatula, for mixing
• Your choice of containers. I used 6 pint-sized mason jars

How Long do Overnight Oats Last?

Refrigerated, overnight oats will last about 4-5 days. Be sure to refrigerate them for at least 4 hours. For best results, they should be refrigerated at least overnight to allow the oats to soak up the milk.

In my opinion, they’re best around days 3-4 because they’ve had enough time to soak up all of the milk and the flavors have also had plenty of time to combine.

Be sure to give them a good stir before enjoying them!

Here they are on day 3 and the weather outside is frightful 🥶 but these oats are soo delightful!

How to Make Overnight Oats

1. In a medium-sized frying pan, sautee apple pie filling until it begins to brown and the sugars start caramelizing. With a wooden spoon or potato masher, chop the apples into smaller pieces as they cook.
   
2. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine milk and protein powder. Mix until the protein powder is dissolved.
3. Add oats and apple sauce, and stir well to combine. 
   
4. Put about 1 tablespoon of graham cracker crumbs (the crumbs of 1 graham cracker) at the bottom of each container. 
5. Evenly distribute the oat mixture amongst your containers. 
6. In each container, top the oat mixture with 1 tablespoon of cooked apple pie filling.
   
7. Sprinkle the top of the apple pie filling with cinnamon.
   
8. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
9. Stir well and enjoy your flavorful creation!

How to use this Overnight Oats Recipe

Once you’re done with this delicious recipe, check out how to make Protein-Packed Overnight Oats with Blueberries! and Protein-Packed Overnight Oats with Peaches and Cinnamon.

The beauty of Flavor Ratios is that we blend flavor combinations according to OUR own preferences. All recipes you find on this site serve as a guide. Who am I, to limit the amount of cinnamon or apple sauce you put in your oats? That would be wrong, and honestly, it’d keep me awake at night knowing your side post-workout snack could’ve been better!

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