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Applesauce overnight oats topped with chopped apples in a glass jam jar that is sitting on a wooden cutting board.

The Best Applesauce Overnight Oats Recipe

Marissa
Creamy oats mixed with applesauce, maple syrup and warm spices that will make you forget you're not actually eating a slice of apple pie. Add some chopped apples, toasted nuts or nut butter for that extra crunch!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch, lunch, Snack
Cuisine American, International
Servings 1 person
Calories 388 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Jam jar or mason jar or airtight container
  • 1 Measuring cups
  • 1 Measuring spoons

Ingredients
  

Base:

  • 1/2 cup Old-fashioned oats Not quick oats or instant oats
  • 1/2 cup Milk of choice oat milk,soy milk, unsweetened almond milk, coconut milk, cashew milk or regular milk work well
  • 1/3 cup Unsweetened applesauce If you have sweet applesauce, then just omit the maple syrup.
  • 1 tablespoon Chia seeds Optional, but if you use chia seeds, then add 2 tablespoons extra milk
  • 1 tablespoon Maple syrup Optional (or agave syrup, brown sugar or coconut sugar)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 3/4 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 pinch Nutmeg Optional
  • Pinch of salt

Toppings (optional):

  • 1 tablespoons Chopped walnuts or pecans Plain, roasted, honey roasted or maple roasted.
  • 1 Small apple Diced
  • 1 tablespoon Almond butter Peanut butter or cashew butter
  • 1 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • Protein powder Vanila
  • Extra cinnamon for sprinkling

Instructions
 

  • Mix the base: In a mason jar, jam jar or bowl, whisk together the milk, applesauce, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
  • Add oats and chia seeds (if using) and give everything a good stir. Make sure everything is evenly distributed and the oats are fully submerged in the liquid.
  • Chill overnight: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight (8 hours). The oats will absorb the liquid and soften to a creamy consistency.
  • Prepare toppings: In the morning, give the oats a good stir. Top with diced fresh apple or extra applesauce, chopped nuts, a drizzle of nut butter, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
  • Serve: Enjoy cold, or warm it up in the microwave for 30-45 seconds if you prefer it warm.

Notes

  • Use traditional oats (rolled oats) and not quick oats.
  • Keeps in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
  • Unsweetened applesauce is best. Check out the label of the applesauce you are using. If it contains sugar, then don't add any maple syrup. 
  • Add chopped fresh apple in the morning if possible, as apples can brown overnight. 
  • It's best to add nuts right before eating if possible, so they can retain all of their crunch.
  • This recipe is perfect for a 13 oz. jam jar serving size. I use the Bonne Maman glass jars, as I like their wider opening. Bonne Maman jam jars are 13 oz. size jars, and hold about 1 1/2 cups of overnight oats (about 350 ml).

Nutrition

Calories: 388kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 12gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 55mgPotassium: 497mgFiber: 10gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 233IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 289mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Fall, Overnight Oats, Quick and easy
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