Description
Caramel Apple Overnight Oats are a sweet and wholesome make-ahead breakfast featuring creamy oats layered with spiced apples and a drizzle of caramel, offering a comforting and nutritious start to the day.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 apple, diced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil or butter
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, heat coconut oil or butter over medium heat. Add diced apple, lemon juice, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Cook for 3–4 minutes until the apple is soft and slightly caramelized. Let cool.
- In a jar or container, combine oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, and maple syrup or honey. Stir well.
- Layer the cooled caramelized apples over the oat mixture.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 4 hours.
- In the morning, stir and enjoy cold, or heat briefly in the microwave if preferred warm.
Notes
- Use dairy-free yogurt and milk for a vegan version.
- Top with nuts or granola for added crunch.
- Double the batch for easy meal prep throughout the week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg