Creamy Applesauce Overnight Oats

A jar of overnight oats served with spoon with oats, milk, and maple syrup in the background.

5 from 1 vote

Start your morning with a cozy jar of applesauce overnight oats! Creamy, perfectly spiced, and incredibly satisfying, this grab-and-go breakfast comes together in 5 minutes.

Prep Time5

Soak time4

Total Time4 5

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: serving

Calories: 356kcal

Author: Meesha

Ingredients

½ cup milk of choice (use plant milk to make this recipe dairy-free)
¼ cup applesauce unsweetened
2-3 teaspoons maple syrup
½ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
½ cup oats rolled or quick (use gluten-free if needed)
1 tablespoon chia seeds
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
⅛ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Mix milk, applesauce, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a mason jar.
Then, add the remaining ingredients, including oats, chia seeds, and cinnamon.
Stir until everything is well mixed, and refrigerate it for 4 hours or overnight.
When ready to enjoy, give applesauce overnight oats a quick stir, adding more milk if needed.

Notes

Helpful tips

Make it in a jar – I highly recommend making overnight oats in a jar, like this 16-oz Mason jar, for convenience. You can prep, store, and enjoy oats using only one container!
Serve it warm – Transfer overnight oats to a microwave-safe bowl and heat it at 30-second bursts until oats are hot.
Avoid adding toppings too early – To ensure toppings stay fresh, only add them before serving. This is especially true for fruits and crunchy toppings such as granola and chopped nuts.
To meal prep - Multiply the ingredients, and combine everything in a large bowl. Then, divide the oat mixture using glass jars for convenience. They can be refrigerated for 4 days.

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