Overnight Oats Cinnamon Apples

# What You Need:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

02 - 1 cup milk, dairy or plant-based

03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

04 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds

05 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey

06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

07 - Pinch of salt

→ Cinnamon Apples

08 - 1 large apple, peeled, cored, and diced

09 - 1 teaspoon unsalted butter

10 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or brown sugar

11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

12 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

→ Toppings

13 - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

14 - Extra maple syrup or honey, optional

# How to Cook:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir thoroughly until well combined. Cover and refrigerate overnight for at least 8 hours.

02 - Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add diced apple, maple syrup or brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are softened and lightly caramelized, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. Allow to cool completely.

03 - In the morning, stir the chilled oat base. Layer or swirl in the cooled cinnamon apples.

04 - Top with toasted walnuts and drizzle with additional maple syrup or honey if desired. Serve chilled.

# Expert Advice:

01 -

Zero morning stress because your breakfast is literally ready when you are, no scrambling required.
The caramelized apples taste indulgent but the whole thing is actually nourishing and keeps you full for hours.
You can prep it while doing dishes or watching something, making it feel almost effortless.

02 -

The oats thicken significantly overnight because the chia seeds and oats absorb liquid, so that stir in the morning is essential or you'll think you made it too thick.
Cooling the apples completely is non-negotiable because warm fruit will make your oats soupy and defeat the whole purpose of the texture you worked toward.

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