Apple Crumble Overnight Oats (Print Version)
Cinnamon-spiced oats layered with sweet apples and a crunchy walnut crumble, prepped the night before.
# What You Need:
→ Oat Base
01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Apple Layer
08 - 1 medium apple, diced
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
11 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
→ Crumble Topping
12 - 1/4 cup rolled oats
13 - 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans
14 - 1 tablespoon butter or coconut oil, melted
15 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
16 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
# Directions:
01 - In a medium bowl, combine the 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 well blended.
02 - In a small bowl, toss the diced apple with fresh lemon juice, ground cinnamon, and maple syrup. Coat the apple pieces evenly to prevent browning and infuse the spiced sweetness throughout.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped walnuts or pecans, melted butter or coconut oil, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Mix together until the ingredients form a crumbly, cohesive texture.
04 - Divide the oat base evenly between two jars or airtight containers. Spoon the apple layer on top of the oat base in each jar, then sprinkle the crumble topping generously over the apples.
05 - Seal the jars or containers tightly with lids and refrigerate for at least 6 to 8 hours, allowing the oats to absorb the liquid and the flavors to meld together.
06 - Enjoy cold straight from the refrigerator, or let sit at room temperature for a few minutes. For a warm and cozy variation, briefly heat in the microwave for 30 to 60 seconds.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It tastes genuinely like dessert for breakfast but packs real nutrition to keep you full until lunch.
- Everything comes together in ten minutes the night before, which means zero morning stress and zero cooking.
02 -
- If you skip the lemon juice on the apples, they will turn an unappetizing brown by morning and nobody wants that surprise at six am.
- Overfilling the jars will cause the layers to mix into a muddy mess, so leave at least an inch of space at the top.
03 -
- Toast the nuts for the crumble topping in a dry skillet for three minutes before using them, and the flavor upgrade will knock your socks off.
- A tiny pinch of salt in both the oat base and the crumble makes every sweet flavor taste brighter and more complex.