Cinnamon Applesauce Overnight Oats are a comforting bowl of creamy oats with warm and cozy flavors of apple pie. They stir together in minutes so you can jump out of bed to a satisfying and delicious breakfast.
For more overnight oat recipes, try my Double Chocolate Overnight Oats and Powdered Peanut Butter Overnight Oats.
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I make a big batch of overnight oatmeal every week. Yes, they're a great make-ahead breakfast, but in our house, they're most often eaten for lunch -- and sometimes as a snack or an I-don't-feel-like-cooking dinner.
As big-time apple dessert lovers, we love the warm and cozy flavors and creamy texture in this apple cinnamon overnight oats recipe.
❤️You're Going to Love This
- Comforting apple pie overnight oats with warm cinnamon apple flavor
- Delicious dairy-free overnight oats without yogurt
- Easy grab-and-go breakfast for busy mornings
- Super customizable with your favorite toppings like yogurt, fruit, nuts, even caramel sauce (YUM!)
- Soft, creamy overnight oats without chia seeds
🍏Ingredients
See recipe card at the bottom of the post for the full list of ingredients and exact amounts.
- Applesauce. I use store-bought unsweetened applesauce; sweetened will work, too. You can also use homemade applesauce.
- Oats. Old-fashioned oats (rolled oats) or quick-cooking steel-cut oats are the best types of oats for overnight oats. Regular steel cut oats can work, but take a couple of days to soften. I don't recommend instant oats (quick oats) -- they get very mushy and not in any kind of good way.
- Almond milk. Use any kind of dairy or dairy-free milk.
- Cinnamon. Use to taste; I like A LOT of cinnamon, so I use a full teaspoon. For the full apple pie vibe, add ground nutmeg and cardamom, or use apple pie spice.
- Toppings. The limit to toppings does not exist. I like chopped apples and granola on cinnamon overnight oats. Add your favorite toppings like fresh fruit, berries, or nuts.
🥜Variations or Substitutions
- I find unsweetened apple sauce is plenty sweet enough, but for more sweetness, add some honey, pure maple syrup, or a little brown sugar.
- To add nutty flavor, stir in a couple of tablespoons of peanut butter, cashew butter, or peanut butter powder,
- For extra protein, add a scoop of protein powder or Greek yogurt.
🥣How to Make Cinnamon Applesauce Overnight Oats
Step 1: Combine applesauce, oats, milk, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt in a mason jar or sealable container.
Step 2: Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
Step 3: For extra apple flavor, swirl with more applesauce. Enjoy cold or warm in the microwave in 30-second bursts.
Step 4: Top with fresh apples, granola, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and a drizzle of pure maple syrup.
👉Helpful Hint: If you're making apple cinnamon overnight oats in individual mason jars, use a 12-16-ounce jar, so you have plenty of room to stir and add toppings.
✅Top Tips
- If you prefer to make one big batch of applesauce overnight oats, stir oat mixture together in a large bowl and divide it between individual jars or containers.
- For best results, use rolled oats or quick steel cut oats. Steel cut oats will work, but take about 2 days to soften.
- If using quick cooking steel cut oats, you may need to add ¼ cup more milk.
- For a hot breakfast, warm up your overnight oats in the microwave!
🎁Storage
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
❓FAQ
Overnight oatmeal can definitely be eaten cold. However, if you prefer a warm bowl of oatmeal, you can also heat it up!
I don't recommend it. During my testing, quick oats fell apart and became very mushy after just 2 hours of soaking.
No, not at all, although I do recommend adding something in addition to the oats and milk to make them creamy. A mashed banana or applesauce are both great options!
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📖 Recipe
Cinnamon Applesauce Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- ½ cup applesauce divided
- ½ cup oats old fashioned oats or quick steel-cut oats (see notes)
- ½ cup almond milk
- ½ - 1 teaspoon cinnamon to taste
- ⅛ teaspoon vanilla
- pinch salt
- optional toppings: chopped apples, granola, pure maple syrup
Instructions
- In a mason jar or resealable bowl, combine ¼ cup applesauce, oats, almond milk, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Stir until completely combined. Cover and set in the refrigerator for 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, swirl in ¼ cup more applesauce and add desired toppings.
Notes
- Add cinnamon to taste. Start with ½ teaspoon and adjust from there.
- For the most applesauce flavor, divide the applesauce as directed between the oat mixture and topping. However, if you prefer, you can also add the full ½ cup of applesauce to the oat mixture.
- If you use quick cooking steel-cut oats, you may need to add up to ¼ cup more water. You can check it before eating and adjust as needed.
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