Description
A delicious and nutritious breakfast that combines creamy oats with the sweetness of apples and the warming spice of cinnamon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 80 g Whole Grain Oats
- 1 tbsp Chia Seeds
- 200 ml Milk or Plant-Based Alternative
- 1 medium Apple
- 1–2 tbsp Maple Syrup or Honey
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon (plus a pinch for apples)
- 0.5 tsp Vanilla Extract (optional)
- 1 pinch Salt
- 2 tbsp Yogurt (optional, can be dairy or plant-based)
- 1 tsp Coconut Oil or Butter (for apples)
- Toppings of Choice (e.g., chopped nuts, fresh apple slices, granola)
Instructions
- In a 300-400 ml jar or bowl, mix oats, chia seeds, 1 tsp cinnamon, and salt. Add milk, maple syrup (or honey), optional vanilla extract, and yogurt. Stir thoroughly until no dry ingredients are visible.
- Wash, core, and dice the apple. Sauté two-thirds of the apple cubes in a pan with 1 tsp coconut oil or butter over medium heat for about 3-5 minutes until softened and slightly caramelized. Optionally add a pinch of cinnamon and 0.5 tsp maple syrup.
- Add the remaining raw apple cubes and the sautéed apple pieces to the oat mixture and stir well. Seal the jar or cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight (8-12 hours).
- In the morning, take the overnight oats out of the refrigerator and stir briefly. Add 1-2 tbsp of milk if needed to reach desired consistency. Serve with optional toppings like fresh apple slices, chopped nuts, or granola. Can be warmed in the microwave or on the stove for 30-60 seconds if desired. Keeps in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg