Apple Crumble Overnight Oats (Printable Version)
Layered overnight oats with cinnamon apples and crunchy crumble topping, ready when you wake up.
# Ingredient List:
→ Oat Base
01 - 1 cup rolled oats
02 - 1 cup milk, dairy or plant-based
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 2 tbsp chia seeds
05 - 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
06 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
07 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
→ Apple Layer
08 - 1 medium apple, diced
09 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
10 - 1/2 tsp cinnamon
11 - 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
→ Crumble Topping
12 - 1/4 cup rolled oats
13 - 2 tbsp chopped walnuts or pecans
14 - 1 tbsp butter or coconut oil, melted
15 - 1 tbsp brown sugar
16 - 1/4 tsp cinnamon
# How to Make:
01 - In a medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
02 - In a small bowl, toss the diced apple with lemon juice, cinnamon, and maple syrup until the apple pieces are well coated.
03 - In a separate bowl, mix together the rolled oats, chopped nuts, melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Work the mixture with your fingers or a fork until it forms a crumbly texture.
04 - Divide the oat base evenly between two jars or containers. Layer the apple mixture on top of the oats in each jar, then sprinkle the crumble topping over the apple layer.
05 - Secure the lids on the jars and refrigerate for at least 6 to 8 hours, allowing the oats to soften and the flavors to meld.
06 - Enjoy cold straight from the fridge, or let sit at room temperature for a few minutes. For a warm option, microwave briefly for 30 to 45 seconds.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It tastes like dessert for breakfast but fuels you with real nutrition and fiber.
- Everything assembles in ten minutes the night before, so your morning self gets all the credit.
02 -
- Do not skip the lemon juice on the apples or they will look tired and brown by morning, which is unappetizing even though they taste fine.
- The crumble topping softens a bit overnight, so if you want maximum crunch, store it separately in a small baggie and add it right before eating.
03 -
- Salt the crumble topping with a tiny pinch of salt because it makes the sweetness taste deeper and more balanced.
- Dice the apples small and uniform, about the size of a pea, so every bite has fruit and no single chunk overwhelms the texture.