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Breakfast won’t get easier than these easy Apple Pie Overnight Oats! You only need 5 minutes of prep time and no cooking for this easy overnight oats with yogurt recipe a hearty and delicious breakfast!

This easy breakfast is perfect for busy mornings! Five minutes of work and no cooking!
A spoon lifting a bite of apple pie overnight oats out of a mason jar
A jar of apple pie overnight oats on a wooden table

Have you jumped on the overnight oats bandwagon yet? I will admit that I was hesitant. Not that the sound of a recipe that seriously takes less than 5 minutes to make, no cooking is required, and is ready to go at a moment’s notice doesn’t sound appealing. Because it totally does.

The truth was – cold oats sound gross. Have you ever made one of those instant oatmeal packets that just instantly turns into a ball of mushy glue? I was kind of imagining that, only cold. Not exactly appetizing, huh?

overhead image of mason jar with overnight oats, with spoon and Apple slices

Luckily for everyone – Overnight Oats are not at all what I envisioned! A chill in the fridge turns these oats into an ultra creamy treat that is perfect for busy breakfasts or afternoon snacks.

Instead of spicing my “Apple Pie” inspired oats only with traditional spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, etc – I also decided to add a fun element that you might not have heard of. Grains of Paradise!

spoonful of overnight oats above mason jar, apples in the background

What is Grains of Paradise?

These little dried seeds might look like peppercorns, but they are not! It has kind of a woodsy, slightly spiced, warm flavor that will slightly remind you of black pepper with a hint of lemon, a splash of something reminiscent of cardamom and clove.

If you close your eyes and eat one, you will seriously think you are walking through a dense forest on a summer afternoon. It’s heavenly.

How do you use Grains of Paradise?

Don’t worry about buying a crazy spice you will only use once, either – its great in pretty much everything you put it in. You can use it like black and sprinkle it ground during cooking or at the table – and I highly recommend using a bit while cooking and then bit before you sit down to eat! The dual approach really helps emphasize its full range of flavor.

  • Use it in place of pepper with fish, shrimp or mussels, or grilled steaks.
  • It is amazing on roasted vegetables.
  • You can add some cracked grains of paradise (put it in your pepper mill) to salad dressings and enhance it citrus-like flavors.
  • Its herby flavors can be enhanced when paired with hers like thyme, rosemary, and sage.
  • Add it to curries, rich sauces, and gingerbreads and spice cakes to add a hint of sweet warmth.

You can find it in speciality food stores.

mason jar with overnight oats, chopped apples and grains of paradise

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A spoon lifting a bite of apple pie overnight oats out of a mason jar

Apple Pie Overnight Oats

This easy breakfast is perfect for busy mornings! Five minutes of work and no cooking!
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Course: Family Breakfast Recipes
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 318kcal
Author: Jenni – The Gingered Whisk

Ingredients

  • ½ cup old fashioned oats
  • 1 TBSP chia seeds
  • 1 tsp ground flax seed

1/2 cup milk (any kind of you have is fine!)

  • ¼ cup vanilla greek yogurt
  • ¼ tsp apple pie spice
  • ¼ tsp grains of paradise
  • ½ apple chopped

Instructions

  • In a clean mason jar, layer the oats, milk, chia seeds, and flax seeds and vanilla greek yogurt, apple pie spice and grains of paradise. Don't stir, just layer them in.
  • Screw the lid on tight and place in the fridge for 6-8 hours (overnight).
  • Add 1/2 of a an apple, diced, on top.
  • Stir and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can add in the diced apple to the top before you place in the fridge, or right before you are ready to eat. The choice is yours!
  • You can eat this cold, straight from the fridge, or you can warm it up in the microwave!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 28mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 15g

6 Comments

  1. I always love overnight oats when I remember to prepare them! And would you believe it’s my son’s favorite way to have oatmeal??? Can’t wait to try this version!

  2. Wow! This looks like exactly my kind of breakfast! Can’t wait for morning!!!

  3. I would love to try cooking at home fancy French food.

  4. Lindsay Bade says:

    I would try some Pierogi from Poland. My grandma can make them but I never tried!

  5. Val - Corn, Beans, Pigs & Kids says:

    I have yet to make Overnight Oats! I should try your recipe. Thanks for linking up on the #Celebrate365 Blog Party!

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