With a combination of creamy yogurt, soft oats, and flavorful apples, this Apple Overnight Oats recipe is a perfect make-ahead breakfast for a baby, toddler, or adult. Plus, you can serve it smooth or chunky, according to your preference!
I am always looking for make-ahead breakfasts to prepare for both the kids and myself, and overnight oats is one I come back to again and again. And by pairing the creamy yogurt mixture with soft, flavorful apples, we get a flavor and texture mixture that is truly delicious. This is great in the fall when we have fresh apples, or really anytime of the year.
And there are recipe variations to blend everything smooth, so you can serve it in a reusable pouch to a baby or toddler, and to use raw apples if you want to get this ready a little faster.
(You may also my like primer on How to Make Overnight Oats, Mango Overnight Oats, and Strawberry Overnight Oats.)
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Ingredients You Need
Here’s a look at what you need to make this Apple Overnight Oats recipe so you know what to have on hand and ready to go.
- Whole-milk yogurt: I like to make this recipe with regular style whole milk plain yogurt. You can vary that if you’d like though, since it’s easy to make it work with Greek yogurt, nondairy yogurt, or vanilla yogurt.
- Rolled oats (ground in a food processor or blender, or use quick oats): I prefer the oats to be a finer texture for this recipe so the final texture of the yogurt mixture is smoother.
- Milk: A splash of milk ensures that the yogurt mixture is perfectly creamy. You can use any type of milk you like.
- Hemp seeds: I like to add hemp seeds for additional beneficial fats in this recipe. You can skip this if you don’t have them.
- Maple syrup or honey: Optionally, you can sweeten the yogurt mixture a little with honey (for babies over age 1) or maple syrup. A little agave works too. You can also leave it unsweetened and rely on the flavor of the apples.
- Sauteed Apples: I vastly prefer the texture of Apple Overnight Oats when the apple is cooked so its soft, so that’s what I’m showing here using my easy recipe. If you want to skip that step, I recommend grating the fresh apple and stirring it right into the yogurt mixture.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Here’s a preview of how to make these Apple Overnight Oats so you know what to expect from the process. Scroll down to the end of this post for the full information, including the amounts and the timing.
Step 1. Prepare the Sauteed Apples and let cool slightly.
Step 3. Stir together or blend.
Step 4. Place yogurt mixture and sauteed apples in alternating layers in mason jars or storage containers. Refrigerate.
Frequently Asked Questions
This overnight oats recipe is made with a mix of nutrients including protein, calcium, fiber, and beneficial fats, which makes it a healthy breakfast option to share with the kids. There is also extra fiber and vitamin C from the apple.
You can use either instant oats or rolled oats. I prefer my oats to be a finer texture in overnight oats, so I usually grind up rolled oats in a blender to roughly make oat flour.
Yes, overnight oats are meant to be served cold as the base is yogurt and milk.
How to Store
This Apple Overnight Oats recipe can be stored in the fridge for 3-5 days in a sealed airtight container. It is meant to be served cold. I do not think it would work well to freeze this.
Best Tips for Success
- Dice the apple small enough that the pieces are easy to pick up with a spoon.
- Grind up the rolled oats or use instant oats for a smoother texture.
- Blend all the ingredients together to make a smoother texture. This is a great method if you’d like to serve this recipe in a reusable pouch.
- Omit the added sweetener if serving to a baby. Or try this Applesauce Overnight Oats recipe.
- Dairy-free: Use a favorite nondairy yogurt.
- Gluten-free: Use certified gluten-free rolled oats.
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Prepare the Sauteed Apples and let cool slightly. (Or, if you don’t mind crisp apples in your overnight oats, grate 2 apples and toss with lemon juice.)
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Combine yogurt, oats, milk, hemp seeds, and maple syrup in a medium bowl.
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Place yogurt mixture and apples in alternating layers in mason jars or storage containers. (You can also blend all of the ingredients together to make a smoother texture if you prefer.)
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Seal the container and place into the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or overnight to soften the oats. Serve cold.
- This can be stored in the fridge for 3-5 days in a sealed airtight container.
- Dice the apple small enough that the pieces are easy to pick up with a spoon.
- Grind up the rolled oats or use instant oats for a smoother texture.
- Blend all the ingredients together to make a smoother texture. This is a great method if you’d like to serve this recipe in a reusable pouch.
- Omit the added sweetener if serving to a baby. Or try this Applesauce Overnight Oats recipe.
- Use berries or mashed banana in place of the apple if preferred.
- Dairy-free: Use a favorite nondairy yogurt.
- Gluten-free: Use certified gluten-free rolled oats.
Calories: 270kcal, Carbohydrates: 40g, Protein: 10g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 18mg, Sodium: 65mg, Potassium: 418mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 26g, Vitamin A: 252IU, Vitamin C: 6mg, Calcium: 203mg, Iron: 2mg