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All the cozy flavors of apple pie packed into a make-ahead, grab-and-go breakfast! These kid-friendly oats are loaded with tender apples, crunchy walnuts, and warm spices for a wholesome, convenient way to start busy mornings.

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

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Learn how to make Overnight Oatmeal with fresh apples, chopped walnuts, and lots of cinnamon! A delicious and wholesome way to start your day!

*How to Make Overnight Oatmeal: Apple Overnight Oats with Chopped Walnuts Recipe*

We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But how many times are we rushing like crazy in the morning, trying to get around? Get the kids involved in making a healthy breakfast the night before. This is a make-ahead breakfast that can be eaten on-the-go. What could be better? They even make a great after-school snack! Overnight Oats couldn’t be easier, and they’re so simple to make!

APPLE WALNUT OVERNIGHT OATS - #SoWorthIt

Basic Overnight Oats Recipe

The basic recipe for overnight oats is so very simple. Here’s all you need to do:

Put 1/2 cup rolled oats into the bottom of a mason jar.
Pour 1 cup milk (soy, almond, etc) over the oats.
Stir in 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Mix in 1-2 teaspoons honey, agave or other sweetener.
Tightly seal the jar and place into the refrigerator overnight.
In the morning you can add other toppings such as fresh fruit, nuts, seeds, coconut or yogurt.

You can change up this basic recipe to include other flavors and fruits. Swap the nuts out or add a sprinkle of wheat germ to give it a little extra nutritional boost. However you make overnight oats, they’re sure to be a hit!

Apple Walnut Overnight Oats with cinnamon and brown sugar #SoWorthIt

With this recipe, I’m not sure which part I love the most, the fresh cinnamon apples, or the creamy oats. These Apple Walnut Overnight Oats are just such a fabulous way to start your day!

Apple Walnut Overnight Oats

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Course: Breakfast

Keyword: apple walnut overnight oats

Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 10

Servings:

Calories: 553kcal

Author: Ang Paris

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Ingredients

2 cups quick cooking oats divided
1 cup applesauce divided
1 cup milk divided
1/4 teaspoon apple pie spice divided

Topping

1/2 cup chopped apples
2 tablespoons brown sugar or maple syrup
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
pinch of cinnamon

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Instructions

In a small bowl, glass or mason jar, combine 1/2 cup of oats with 1/4 cup of milk and 1/4 cup applesauce.
2 cups quick cooking oats, 1 cup applesauce, 1 cup milk
Sprinkle with half of the apple pie spice.
1/4 teaspoon apple pie spice
Repeat the layers adding the remaining oats, milk and apple pie spice.
Refrigerate for 2-3 hours, or overnight.
Just before serving, combine the chopped apples with the brown sugar, chopped walnuts, and cinnamon.
1/2 cup chopped apples, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, pinch of cinnamon
Toss to coat.
Spoon over the overnight oats.

Nutrition

Please Note: I am not a registered dietitian. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.

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