Perfectly sweet, lightly spiced, crazy delicious apple pie. But make it healthier.
I’m not a big fan of oatmeal, but I do love overnight oats. And this Apple Pie version is quickly becoming one of my favorites.
To make this healthy breakfast taste amazing, I made a rich, creamy oats-chia seeds combo that I sweetened with golden raisins and grated apple. I then topped the oats with a little coconut yogurt, tender, baked apples and caramelized walnuts. No wonder I’m obsessed with this easy and super delicious breakfast. One big spoonful of all those yummy layers and I’m in love.
Baked apples and candied walnuts will remind you of a warm, scrumptious apple pie. Feels like you are eating dessert for breakfast. And yet this filling meal is chock-full of goodness. Oats, chia seeds, almond butter, apples, cinnamon, walnuts. Can you name a healthier combo?! Okay, okay, I know it’s not a kale salad, but this vegan breakfast is loaded with health benefits. It’s high in fiber, protein-rich and packed with healthy fats.
Also, overnight Oats are perfect for busy mornings. You can prep them the night before and simply grab a jar in the morning on your way out. Satisfying, delicious and full of the good stuff.
If you like this fall breakfast recipe, you might also love this Summertime Overnight Oats or this Peach-Ginger Overnight Oats.
If you try this simple breakfast, let us know what you think. Leave us a comment or tag us on Instagram @mondaydreamsblog, we love hearing from you!
Apple Pie Overnight Oats
Ingredients
OATS:
- ⅔ cup rolled oats - use GF, if necessary
- ½ medium Cripps Pink apple (Pink Lady), grated
- 2 Tbsp golden raisins
- 1 Tbsp chia seeds
- 1 cup + 2 Tbsp light coconut milk*
- 1 Tbsp almond butter
- 1 tsp coconut nectar or maple syrup, optional
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp ground cardamom
- ⅛ tsp ground ginger
BAKED APPLES AND CANDIED WALNUTS:
- 1 ½ Cripps Pink apple (Pink Lady), chopped into bite size pieces
- 3 Tbsp walnuts, chopped into tiny pieces
- 2 tsp coconut nectar or maple syrup
- 1 tsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon, optional
TO SERVE:
- Coconut yogurt
- More almond butter
- Extra drizzle coconut nectar or maple syrup
Instructions
- OATS:
- Combine milk, almond butter, coconut nectar or maple syrup (if using), vanilla extract, cinnamon, cardamom and ginger in a medium bowl. Whisk until combined.
- Add the oats, grated apple, raisins and chia seeds. Mix until combined. Let it sit in the fridge overnight or for at least 2 hours.
- BAKED APPLES AND CANDIED WALNUTS:
- Preheat the oven to 350 F or 175 C.
- Add apples, walnuts, coconut nectar (or maple syrup), oil and cinnamon (if using) to a baking dish. Mix, until the apples and walnuts are well coated in the oil and coconut nectar.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and give them a quick stir. Bake for 5 – 10 more minutes. Until the apples are tender and the walnuts are toasted.
- Let cool at room temperature.
- TO SERVE:
- You can do this the night before, so when you wake up the next morning your breakfast is good to go. Or you can throw everything together that same morning.
- Divide the oats-chia seeds combo into 2 glass jars.
- Add a few tablespoons of coconut yogurt to each jar.
- Top with baked apples and walnuts. You can also add more almond butter and an extra drizzle of maple syrup, if you want.
- Enjoy right away or close the jar and store in the fridge. It will keep for 4 - 5 days.