Looking for an easy and delicious breakfast that the whole family will love? Look no further! Our applesauce overnight oats recipe is nutritious, affordable, and perfect for busy mornings.
With just a few simple ingredients, you can prepare a healthy meal ahead of time that everyone will enjoy.
Next time try Instant Pot Steel Cut Oatmeal if you prefer a warm bowl of oatmeal.
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Why you'll love this recipe
✔️ affordable
✔️ make ahead
✔️ This creamy oatmeal is completely delicious!
Ingredients
Please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for the exact measurements.
This Overnight Oats Recipe can be a total brunch thing - cute and deliciously served in small jelly jars and easily stored in the refrigerator.
- steel cut or old-fashioned oatmeal
- use your favorite milk - regular milk, almond milk, coconut milk or cashew milk
- sweetened or unsweetened apple sauce, homemade applesauce - your choice
- brown sugar, pure maple syrup or a drizzle of honey for sweetness
- nuts and fruit
Instructions
This is an overview of the instructions. For the complete directions just scroll down to the bottom!
- Combine Ingredients: Measure equal parts oats and milk into a sealable container.
- Add Flavors: Stir in applesauce, sweetener, and cinnamon.
- Refrigerate: Seal the container and refrigerate overnight.
- Serve: In the morning, top with your favorite fruits, nuts, and seeds.
FAQ's
Actually you can eat them either way. The trick is - you simply mix up the oatmeal the night before and tuck it in the fridge. The next day, enjoy!
Easy overnight oats will last in the refrigerator up to five days. If you make them in small mason jars, you can even screw on the lid and tuck them into your purse or lunch bag. No need to skip breakfast now!
Steel cut oats are the least processed and are considered more nutritious. They take a little longer to cook and taste nuttier than rolled oats, but they are delicious!
Rolled oats (often called old-fashioned oats) are processed a bit more than the steel cut. (very inexpensive!) Instant Oatmeal is processed the most and often has added sugars and preservatives. (quick and easy).
Deb's tips
- Use rolled oats for a creamier texture.
- For a protein boost, add a spoonful of Greek yogurt.
- Customize the sweetness to your taste by adjusting the amount of honey or maple syrup.
Variations
Serve with your favorite toppings, like sliced fresh fruit - strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, sliced bananas, all are delicious!
- Top the overnight oats with a drizzle of cream or milk, though oat milk or almond milk would be yummy as well.
- Nut butters - peanut butter, almond butter, etc. add a creamy texture.
- Hemp seeds, protein powder, coconut flakes, dried fruits, are all great additions!
- If you prefer, use plant-based milk (oat milk is my personal favorite!).
- Apple pie spice would add even more flavor. Slices of fresh apples would be delicious. Or top it with fried apples, yum!
- A pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg with a splash of vanilla extract? My favorite edition.
Related recipes
- This make ahead breakfast parfait is easy to make and delicious! They are a great make-ahead breakfast that is perfect for breakfast or brunch!
- Peaches and Cream Oatmeal Bake - easy to make this casserole is perfect for breakfast, brunch or dinner!
- This Papaya Breakfast Bowl is filled with yogurt and topped with crunchy granola.
- Speaking of granola have you ever made your own? This recipe for Cranberry Orange Homemade Granola It's much more affordable and tastes 100 times better than store-bought!
Serve with
Are you making brunch and wondering what to serve with this lovely meal? Here are my suggestions!
- For beverages, serve homemade Strawberry Lemonade or if it's cold, then why not Crockpot Hot Chocolate? Both are so lovely and special!
- Sliced quick breads like Banana Nut Bread or this easy to make Zucchini Bread Recipe are wonderful because they are a great make-ahead option.
- Both these Easy Egg Muffins and this recipe for a Frittata are delicious served warm or at room temperature. Making sure you won't be spending all morning in the kitchen!
- Potatoes are always delicious on your buffet, so this cheesy potato casserole side dish would be amazing! Or Breakfast Potatoes or even these Crispy Smashed Potatoes - these are ridiculously good!
- And of course there has to be dessert! Easy to make Cheese Danish or Pull-Apart Monkey Bread - YUM! Yes either would be delicious!
What a spread! I hope you've found some yummy new recipes for that buffet!
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Easy Overnight Oats Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup steel-cut oats or old fashioned oatmeal
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup applesauce
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar substitute maple syrup or honey
- ¼ cup sliced strawberries
- ¼ cup granola
- 2 teaspoon chia seeds
Instructions
- Split the raw oatmeal between two bowls stir and add ½ cup of milk to each bowl.
- Add the sweetener and cinnamon. Whisk to combine. Cover it and refrigerate overnight.
- In the morning, slice and chop your favorite fruit. Top the oatmeal with granola, chopped nuts and/or a spoonful of chia seeds and serve. It's really that easy!
Lewis Johnson says
That looks like the perfect breakfast.
Bowl Me Over says
Thank you Lewis, I love oat too! It's a great way to start the day!!
Megan Wilson says
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Bowl Me Over says
How wonderful - Merry Christmas to you Megan and good luck in the giveaway!