With crisp apples, spicy cinnamon, and rich almond milk, these vegan apple pie overnight oats are a perfect fall breakfast. They’re sweetened with maple syrup, packed with autumn flavours, and so easy to make.

Apple pie overnight oats in a jar garnished with fresh chopped apples and a cinnamon stick.

Eaten cold from the fridge or reheated in the morning, these apple cinnamon oats taste just like my vegan apple pie for an easy meal-prep breakfast. I call them apple pie overnight oats. They’re a version of overnight oats loaded with fresh, juicy apples and cinnamon, sweetened with maple syrup and made creamy (and dairy-free) with almond milk. With only six ingredients and minutes to make, it’s a stress-free way to prepare breakfast ahead of time during the week. Plus, wholesome oatmeal is an energizing way to start the day, since it’s hearty and filling.

Why Vegan Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats Are the Best Fall Breakfast

I always get excited for fall, and apple pie overnight oats and pumpkin pie overnight oats are my latest breakfast obsessions (along with these apple pie pancakes on weekends). Here’s why you’ll love this no-cook oatmeal as much as I do.

  • All you do is mix the ingredients and refrigerate. I love doing this at the start of the week for easy meal prep.
  • These apple pie overnight oats are quick, delicious, and affordable.
  • They use only six ingredients, which are common pantry and fridge staples.
  • These apple pie overnight oats are packed with fall flavours. Adding a sprinkle of pumpkin granola makes them taste like apple crumble pie!
Vegan apple pie overnight oats ingredients.

Notes on Ingredients

Head to the pantry and fridge to gather what you’ll need to make these rich, creamy vegan apple pie overnight oats (see the recipe card below for measurements):

  • Almond milk – I make this vegan overnight oats recipe with almond milk, but you can use oat milk, soy milk, or any other non-dairy milk.  I recommend using unsweetened, unflavoured dairy-free milk.
  • Vegan yogurt – Use your favorite vegan Greek yogurt, or make this with regular yogurt or homemade vegan yogurt.
  • Old-fashioned oats – Don’t substitute for steel-cut or quick-cooking oats. This recipe only works with old-fashioned oats; otherwise, the texture will be off.
  • Maple syrup – You could also use agave or your choice of sweetener.
  • Apple – You can use any apple variety, but I think this recipe is best with sweet-tart apples, like Honeycrisp, Gala, or Granny Smith.
  • Ground cinnamon – Nutmeg or apple pie spice are also good options.

How to Make Apple Pie Overnight Oats

Here’s how to make this quick, homemade, cozy fall breakfast. It only takes a few minutes! For detailed instructions, see the recipe card below.

Apple pie oatmeal ingredients combined in a bowl.
Combine.
Apple pie overnight oatmeal mixed in a bowl.
Mix.
Overhead view of two jars of apple pie overnight oats next to oatmeal in a mixing bowl.
Store and refrigerate.
  • Combine the ingredients. Place all of the oatmeal ingredients in a mixing bowl, or combine them right in the jar you’ll store them in. Stir until well mixed.
  • Chill. Next, cover and refrigerate the oats overnight. 
  • Serve. When you’re ready for breakfast, you can eat the cold oats straight out of the jar. Or, reheat them in the microwave for 45 seconds for warm oatmeal. You can add additional apples, cinnamon, and toppings, like granola butter, if you’d like. 

Variations & Topping Ideas

This apple pie overnight oatmeal is great as is, but you can easily make it your own. Here are a few flavour variations and toppings that I recommend.

  • Other fresh fruit. You can use other fruit, like pears or peaches, in place of the apples, or in addition to them.
  • Fresh berries. I love to top my homemade overnight oats with fresh blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, or strawberries.
  • Dried fruit. Cinnamon and apples go so well with dried fruit like cranberries, cherries, and apricots. 
  • Nuts. You can stir nuts into your overnight oats, but my favorite way to include them is to use chopped walnuts, toasted pecans, or slivered almonds as a topping. 
  • Shredded coconut. Toast the coconut in a dry skillet or on a sheet pan in the oven first for a few minutes for even more flavour.
  • More spices. Up the autumn flavours with apple pie spice (or pumpkin pie spice) in addition to cinnamon. Or, use a mix of spices like cloves, allspice, nutmeg, and ginger.
Apple pie overnight oats in a jar garnished with fresh chopped apples and a cinnamon stick.

Tips for the Best Apple Pie Overnight Oats

  • Use firm apples. If you use floury or mealy apples, they may soften and fall apart overnight, and they’ll take on a poor texture. 
  • Make consistent cuts. Try to cut your apples into similar-sized pieces. The apples tenderize as they steep in the almond milk, but if the pieces are different sizes, some will be soft, and some will be too crunchy. 
  • Store in a wide-mouth jar. I usually make and store my apple pie overnight oats in Mason jars. However, if you’re going to eat the oats straight out of the jar, use a jar with a wide mouth for ease. Narrow-mouth Mason jars are surprisingly difficult to eat out of! 

Make-Ahead and Storage

  • Refrigerate. Store these creamy apple cinnamon overnight oats in the fridge for up to 5 days. Keep them in an airtight container. 
  • Freeze. You can freeze your apple pie overnight oats. They’ll last for 3 months in the freezer as long as they’re stored in an airtight container. I recommend pressing a piece of plastic wrap into the top of the oats before putting a lid on the container to make it extra airtight and to prevent freezer burn. It’s best to let the overnight oats sit in the fridge overnight before moving them to the freezer. You can thaw frozen apple pie oatmeal in the fridge overnight. 
Apple pie overnight oats in a jar garnished with fresh chopped apples and a cinnamon stick.

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Apple pie overnight oats in a jar garnished with fresh chopped apples and a cinnamon stick.

Apple Pie Overnight Oats

Servings: 1 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
These 5-ingredient apple pie overnight oats are loaded with crisp fall apples, warm cinnamon, and maple syrup. They're energizing and easy to make for a cozy fall breakfast.
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup non-dairy milk, 120g, up to ¾ cup – such as soy milk for extra protein
  • ½ cup old-fashioned oats, 40g
  • 2-3 tablespoons vegan yogurt, 30g, vegan Greek yogurt, or regular, either is fine
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup, 13g
  • 1 apple, 150g, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 3g
  • Extra chopped fresh apples and cinnamon, for garnish

Instructions 

  • Place all of the ingredients in a jar, and mix to combine.
  • Put a lid on the jar, and place the oats in the fridge overnight.
  • When you're ready to eat the oats, remove from the fridge and eat cold out of the jar, or reheat in the microwave for 45 seconds, or until heated through. Top with optional fresh apples and cinnamon.

Notes

  • If you like your overnight oats extra creamy, use 3 tablespoons of vegan yogurt.
  • Overnight oats will last in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • You can also store apple pie overnight oats in an airtight container in the freezer for 3 months. 
Calories: 364kcal, Carbohydrates: 71g, Protein: 10g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 69mg, Potassium: 548mg, Fiber: 10g, Sugar: 32g, Vitamin A: 568IU, Vitamin C: 21mg, Calcium: 272mg, Iron: 3mg

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Cuisine: American
Course: Breakfast
Author: Jessica Hylton