Apple Spice Overnight Oats
Wake up to cozy fall flavors with these Apple Spice Overnight Oats, layered with warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice, plus the satisfying crunch of toasted apples, quinoa, and walnuts. Balanced with gut-friendly kefir and protein-packed chia, this make-ahead breakfast delivers flavor, fiber, and staying power.
Recommended Apple Variety:
Fuji
Oat Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup kefir (or plain Greek yogurt)
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 tsp chia seeds
- 1 small Fuji Michigan Apple, grated
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground allspice
- 2 tsp pure maple syrup
- Pinch of salt
Apple Topping Ingredients:
- 2 Tbsp pumpkin seeds
- 2 Tbsp walnuts, chopped
- 1 small Fuji Michigan Apple, finely diced
- 1 Tbsp quinoa, uncooked
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground cardamom
- ¼ tsp ground allspice
- 2 Tbsp dried cherries
- 1 Tbsp crystalized ginger, chopped
- 2 tsp pure maple syrup
Serving Size:
Makes 2 pint jars
Directions:
- For the oat mixture: In a medium bowl, combine milk, kefir, oats, chia seeds, grated apple, vanilla, spices and syrup. Stir to combine. Set aside.
- For the apple topping: Preheat a small skillet over medium heat. Toast your pumpkin seeds, walnuts, diced apple, quinoa, cinnamon, cardamom, and allspice, stirring frequently to prevent burning, for about 3-5 minutes.
- To serve, spoon ¼ of your oat mixture (½ cup) into two separate pint jars or glasses (Note: If you choose larger apples, you will need larger containers). Layer in ¼ of your apple quinoa mixture over each, and repeat once more for both layers. Top with dried cherries, crystalized ginger, and sprinkle one teaspoon of maple syrup over each.
Make-Ahead Tip:
This recipe holds well for up to 3 days in the fridge. Stir before serving if any settling occurs.
Tips:
Boost the protein content by adding a scoop of collagen powder or plain protein powder!
Dairy Free? No problem, swap out the milk and kefir for plant-based alternatives.
