Not sure what’s for breakfast? With a little planning and prepping the night before, these Apple Pie Overnight Oats are the perfect combo of complex carbs, protein, and healthy fats. Oh, and they taste delicious! Breakfast is served!
Instructions
Cinnamon Apples
- Core and dice apples into small, uniform pieces, about ¼ inch thick.
- Place a medium skillet onto low-medium heat and add water. Add apples and cinnamon, stirring and cooking until apples are softened, about 10 minutes.
Overnight Oats
- Combine the milk, cashew butter, chia seeds, cinnamon, vanilla, and maple syrup all together in a small bowl or liquid measuring cup. Add the oats and stir until well-combined.
- Spoon a few apples in the bottom of your mason jar or storage container. Add half the oat mixture to each jar for your middle later. Divide the rest of the cinnamon apples on top of each jar of oats. Refrigerate overnight or for at least 4-6 hours.
- Eat – you can eat overnight oats chilled, at room temperature, or warmed for just about a 1 minute in the microwave. Overnight oats keep for 2-3 days, although if you add the chia seeds they do get a little more viscous and are best within[Text Wrapping Break]the first 12-24 hours. Enjoy!
Credit:
Recipe submitted as part of a diabetes-friendly recipe contest hosted in partnership with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Diabetes Dietetic Practice Group.
