Prep these Cozy Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats in just 5 minutes for a quick, ready-to-go breakfast on busy mornings!

For those of you who know my husband, you know that he moves at his own pace. This usually results in me trying to take care of as many things as possible to help him get out the door quicker. 

This issue can sometimes occur in the evening as well. There was a period where my husband was making overnight oats every evening to help himself get out the door faster in the morning. Of course, this presented a new problem – taking forever to get into bed each night. In order to help my husband get to bed sooner (so I could fall asleep more easily as I’m a very light sleeper and it’s all about me), I started making his overnight oats for him. Little did I know that this, “act of love”  would lead to me making overnight oats for myself and ultimately bringing you this recipe.

One day, I decided to try something other than my usual hard-boiled eggs and toast for breakfast. I was craving creamy, comforting oatmeal like one might on a cold winter’s day. I decided to add shredded apple on a whim, as I must have had my mom’s Apple Tart on my mind (an extremely comforting dessert). To cater to my mood, I served my oatmeal warm, but realized that this recipe could be adapted to overnight oats to save time.

Low and behold, this recipe was born. This Cozy Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats recipe is perfect for busy moms (or husbands who are “get-out-of-the-door-on-time challenged”) as your breakfast is ready-to-go in the morning. It only takes about five minutes to prep the night prior, too. So it is truly easy! 

BUSY MAMA TIPS

  • Sunday Prep: Get 3-5 mason jars with lids. Prep multiple batches of overnight oats on a Sunday so you have your breakfasts ready to go for the week. I still like to add a splash of almond milk in the morning to make it creamy again!
  • Prep as You Go: If you are hesitant to premake them for the whole week, another idea is to prep all of the ingredients (except the milk) into individual jars and simply add almond milk the night before you want to eat your overnight oats. 

Topping Ideas:

  • Almond slices
  • Prunes
  • Dried berries
  • Sliced bananas
  • Peanut butter (or any nut butter)

Some More Breakfast Recipes You May Like!

Easy Toddler Veggie Pancakes (Gluten-Free)

Spinach, Tomato, and Feta Egg Muffins

Apple Banana Oat Toddler Muffins

Weekend Chickpea Pancakes

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Cozy Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats
Recipe Type: Breakfast
Author: Kaileigh ~ Supermom Eats
Prep time:
Total time:
Serves: 1 serving
Prep these Cozy Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats in just 5 minutes for a quick, ready-to-go breakfast on busy mornings!
Ingredients
  • ¼ cup [b][u][url href=”https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BRYBKLG/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B07BRYBKLG&linkCode=as2&tag=supermomeat06-20&linkId=de6f63a97fac479f8af8985723a5eea9″ target=”_blank”]quick cook steel cut oats[/url][/u][/b]
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon [b][u][url href=”https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009AH7OU8/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B009AH7OU8&linkCode=as2&tag=supermomeat06-20&linkId=b88f98fa40f9832936322d5fc6f2d799″ target=”_blank”]chia seeds[/url][/u][/b]
  • Sprinkle of salt
  • 1/2 apple shredded
  • ¼ teaspoon [b][u][url href=”https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VDSTV8/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000VDSTV8&linkCode=as2&tag=supermomeat06-20&linkId=c02ae4e95422e69f171f07c84c145e4d” target=”_blank”]vanilla[/url][/u][/b]
  • 1 teaspoon [b][u][url href=”https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074V3V186/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B074V3V186&linkCode=as2&tag=supermomeat06-20&linkId=10834e5e8e20fcccbae5365b4be3d9cb” target=”_blank”]maple syrup[/url][/u][/b] (or more if you prefer it sweeter)
  • ¾ cup [b][u][url href=”https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HL1NRGQ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B07HL1NRGQ&linkCode=as2&tag=supermomeat06-20&linkId=da0f7d03884c73a222e796b030a9a7a6″ target=”_blank”]unsweetened almond milk[/url][/u][/b] (or any nut milk)
Instructions
  1. Add dry ingredients to a [b][u][url href=”https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B081SGLXMJ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B081SGLXMJ&linkCode=as2&tag=supermomeat06-20&linkId=8ed9cf51128c5f1f240e3594962b4f52″ target=”_blank”]mason jar[/url][/u][/b] or Tupperware.
  2. Add wet ingredients and stir well.
  3. Seal mason jar/container and refrigerate overnight.
  4. Serve cold or warm.
Notes
Most, if not all, of the liquid will be absorbed by the next day, so I like to add more almond milk to make it nice and creamy again![br][br]Top with any additional toppings of your choice.[br][br]This recipe contains affiliate links (at no cost to you!) to some of the products that I use and recommend. I hope that they can be helpful to you in making this recipe!