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Apple Pie Overnight Oats with Jammy Maple Apples

Recipe by Ailene

By grating half the apple directly into the batter, this version avoids the dry, stodgy texture that plagues standard overnight oats and infuses the whole jar with sweet apple flavor. Crowned with a quick microwave-jammy apple topping and toasted pecans, it is a brilliantly easy, make-ahead breakfast that genuinely tastes like a slice of fall baking.

  • Total Time4 hours 12 minutes
  • Yield1 jar (serves 1) 1x

Ingredients

Scale

The Oat Base

  • ½ cup (45g) old-fashioned rolled oats
  • ⅔ cup (160ml) whole milk or unsweetened almond milk
  • ¼ cup (60g) plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ small crisp apple (like Honeycrisp or Fuji), grated
  • 1 tablespoon (12g) chia seeds
  • ½ tablespoon (7ml) pure maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon apple pie spice (or ground cinnamon)
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt

The Jammy Topping

  • ½ small crisp apple, finely diced (about ⅓ cup)
  • ½ tablespoon (7ml) pure maple syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon apple pie spice (or ground cinnamon)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped toasted pecans
  • Optional: A tiny pinch of flaky sea salt

Instructions

  1. Mix the oat base: In a 16-ounce mason jar or airtight container, combine the oats, milk, Greek yogurt, grated apple, chia seeds, maple syrup, apple pie spice, vanilla, and kosher salt. Stir vigorously until the chia seeds are evenly distributed and no dry pockets of oats remain.
  2. Make the jammy apples: In a small microwave-safe bowl, toss the finely diced apple with the remaining maple syrup and apple pie spice. Microwave on high for 60 to 90 seconds, stirring once halfway through, until the apples are bubbling, tender, and bathed in a syrupy glaze.
  3. Assemble and chill: Spoon the warm jammy apples and all of their juices directly over the top of the oat mixture in the jar. Seal tightly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight, to allow the oats and chia seeds to fully hydrate.
  4. Serve: Enjoy cold straight from the fridge. Just before eating, scatter the toasted pecans and a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt over the top for a crunchy contrast.

Notes

  • Why it works: The combination of grated raw apple in the base (a nod to traditional Swiss Bircher muesli) and cooked, syrupy apples on top provides a dual texture that makes the oats creamy and flavorful throughout, rather than tasting like plain oatmeal with fruit just sitting on top.
  • Apple selection: Sweet-tart, firm baking apples like Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, or Fuji work best here. They hold their shape in the microwave and provide the right acidity. Avoid mealy varieties like Red Delicious.

Nutrition (per serving — estimates)

Calories: 560 | Total Carbs: 80g (Fiber: 12g, Sugar: 37g) | Fat: 18g (Saturated: 4g) | Protein: 20g

Nutritional values are approximate, based on standard reference data (USDA FoodData Central). Actual values vary by brand and exact measurements. For precision, use a tracker like MyFitnessPal or Cronometer.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Chill Time: 4 hours
  • Cook Time: 2 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 jar
  • Calories: 560
  • Sugar: 37g
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Carbohydrates: 80g
  • Fiber: 12g
  • Protein: 20g

Find it online: https://foodtrackergirl.com/2026/09/25/apple-pie-overnight-oats-with-jammy-maple-apples/