Creamy Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats with Greek Yogurt
A quick and easy healthy breakfast featuring creamy overnight oats blended with Greek yogurt, fresh apples, and warm cinnamon for a comforting start to your day.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats (45g)
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (120g), full-fat or 2%
- ½ cup milk (120ml), any kind (almond or oat milk recommended)
- 1 medium apple, peeled and diced (Fuji or Honeycrisp preferred)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp chia seeds (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Peel and dice one medium apple into small, bite-sized pieces.
- In a medium bowl, combine rolled oats, ground cinnamon, chia seeds (if using), and a pinch of salt. Stir to blend evenly.
- Add Greek yogurt, milk, maple syrup (optional), and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir gently until all oats are coated and the mixture looks creamy.
- Fold in the diced apples gently to distribute evenly.
- Transfer the mixture into a mason jar or airtight container. Seal tightly and refrigerate overnight or for at least 6 hours.
- In the morning, stir the oats before eating. Add a splash of milk if the mixture is too thick.
Notes
Use old-fashioned rolled oats for best texture; instant oats get mushy and steel-cut oats don’t soften enough. Chop apples finely to avoid mealy texture. Greek yogurt adds creaminess and tang; substitute with dairy-free yogurt for vegan option but expect thinner texture. Add a splash of milk in the morning if oats are too thick. Store in fridge up to 4 days. Optional add-ins include nuts, granola, nutmeg, ginger, nut butter, or protein powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 280
- Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 14
Keywords: overnight oats, apple cinnamon oats, healthy breakfast, Greek yogurt oats, easy breakfast, make-ahead breakfast