Make Apple pie Overnight Oats, Budget, Ingredients

$2.26 RECIPE / $0.57 SERVING

It’s officially overnight oats season in my house now that the weather is starting to warm up outdoors!

When the weather becomes warmer, I move from warm oatmeal dishes to chilled overnight oats jars in the morning. Overnight oats are simple to prepare and come in a variety of flavors.

I prepared these Apple Pie Overnight Oats this week, which have no extra sugar but miraculously taste like an apple pie. Please, yes!

WHAT ARE OVERNIGHT OATS?

Overnight oats are the perfect breakfast meal prep to make mornings quick and easy. They’re basically oats that have been softened by soaking for hours in a liquid rather than being briefly boiled in it.

When you add all kinds of wonderful extra ingredients, they will soak up all of the flavors as well! Isn’t it fantastic? It’s even better when they’re apple pie flavored and don’t require any additional sugar to be delicious. #winning

DO YOU PREFER HOT OR COLD OVERNIGHT OATS?

Overnight oats can be eaten hot or cold. I like overnight oats cold in the summer, but if you like a warmer breakfast, simply microwave the oats for 60-90 seconds until heated thoroughly. In any case, they’re fantastic!

WHERE SHOULD I GET MY OATS?

For overnight oats, I prefer old-fashioned rolled oats since they soften overnight but retain a lot of texture. Quick or instant oats soften fast as well, but they have a much smoother texture and provide a more mushy product.

Steel-cut oats can be used in a variation of overnight oats, but they require more liquid and a longer soaking period, therefore they cannot be substituted in the recipe below.

WHAT TYPE OF CONTAINERS SHOULD I PUT MY FOOD IN?

For overnight oats, you can use any form of resealable container. If you’re on a budget, the blue-top Ziploc containers are ideal, but mason jars or glass meal prep containers also work well.

You’ll need a container that holds 1-1.5 cups for the recipe below. 8 oz. jars were utilized.

WHICH DRIED FRUIT SHOULD I USE?

You have a few alternatives here, all of which allow you to use the most economical or available ingredient. I used dried cranberries today because that’s what I had on hand, but raisins, dried currants, or chopped dried dates can also be used.

APPLE PIE OVERNIGHT OATS

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats ($0.24)
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon ($0.05)
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger ($0.02)
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves ($0.02)
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts ($0.60)
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries ($0.44)
• 1 1/3 cups unsweetened applesauce ($0.62)
• 1 1/3 cups milk ($0.27)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAKING APPLE PIE OVERNIGHT OATS

1. Fill four resealable containers with 1/3 cup oats each. To each jar, add 18 teaspoons of cinnamon, a pinch of ginger, and a pinch of cloves.
2. To each container, add 2 tablespoons of chopped walnuts and 1 tablespoon of dried cranberries.
3. Finally, fill each container with 1/3 cup applesauce and 1/3 cup milk.
4. Refrigerate the containers overnight or for up to four days. Before eating the Apple pie Overnight Oats, stir the contents of the container.

NUTRITION IN APPLE PIE OVERNIGHT OATS

• Serving: 1 Serving
• Calories: 306 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 40 g
• Protein: 9 g
• Fat: 14 g
• Sodium: 35 mg
• Fiber: 5 g

STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAKING APPLE PIE OVERNIGHT OATS

1. To each container, add 1/3 cup of old-fashioned rolled oats. Add 1/8 teaspoons cinnamon, a pinch of ground ginger, and a pinch of ground cloves to each jar.
2. To each container, add 2 tablespoons of chopped walnuts and 1 tablespoon of dried cranberries.
3. Finally, fill each jar with 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce and 1/3 cup milk.
4. You can either stir each jar before soaking it or simply add the lid and soak it as is, stirring only when ready to eat. Allow your oats to soak for at least eight hours and up to four days. Just before serving, give them a thorough swirl and enjoy.
5. After soaking, you can add more toppings to your overnight oats, such as fresh apples.