Apple Crumble Overnight Oats (Print Page)
Creamy overnight oats layered with cinnamon apples and a crunchy walnut-oat crumble topping for a cozy grab-and-go breakfast.
# What You Need:
→ Oat Base
01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1 cup whole milk or plant-based milk
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
05 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Apple Layer
08 - 1 medium apple, cored and diced
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
11 - 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup or honey
→ Crumble Topping
12 - 1/4 cup rolled oats
13 - 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans
14 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or coconut oil, melted
15 - 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
16 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
# Directions:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until evenly incorporated and the mixture is fully blended.
02 - Place the diced apple in a small bowl and drizzle with fresh lemon juice. Add the cinnamon and maple syrup, then toss gently to coat all pieces evenly. Set aside.
03 - In a separate bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped nuts, melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Mix with a fork until the mixture becomes crumbly and no large clumps remain.
04 - Divide the oat base evenly between two jars or lidded containers. Spoon the macerated apple mixture over the oats, dividing it equally. Finish each jar with a generous layer of the crumble topping.
05 - Seal the jars or containers tightly with their lids and refrigerate for a minimum of 6 to 8 hours, allowing the oats to soften and the flavors to meld.
06 - Enjoy cold straight from the refrigerator, or let sit briefly at room temperature. For a warmer option, microwave for 30 to 45 seconds until gently heated through.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It genuinely tastes like apple crumble but you can eat it every single morning without a drop of guilt.
- Everything assembles in ten minutes the night before, so your future self gets all the credit with none of the effort.
02 -
- Do not skip the chia seeds because without them the texture will be thin and watery rather than thick and luscious.
- Letting the jars sit for the full eight hours makes a massive difference in texture compared to a rushed four hour chill.
03 -
- Salt the apple layer with the tiniest pinch of sea salt because it makes the cinnamon and maple sing in a way you will notice immediately.
- Toast the nuts in a dry pan for three minutes before adding them to the topping and you will double the flavor with almost zero extra effort.