These apple-flavored gluten-free overnight oats are so easy to prepare, taste amazing, and are perfect for a fall breakfast or dessert! Even better, they are an easy make-ahead breakfast that's vegan, gluten-free, and has a delicious pudding-like texture!
Enjoy apple overnights any time of year but they're especially amazing in the fall when apples are in season. They are sure to bring you all the feels of fall just like my apple baked oats and pumpkin baked oats.
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What You Will Need to Make Apple Overnight Oats
Before you get started prepping up these for make-ahead breakfasts, you need to gather together your simple ingredients. Here's a look at what you need to make this delicious breakfast:
- Oats: Use old-fashioned oats rather than quick-cooking oats. If you need them to be gluten-free, check your package as not all oatmeal is gluten-free. Look to make sure they are marked with the seal for certified gluten-free oats.
- Milk of Choice: You can use any type of dairy-free milk including coconut milk, almond milk, soy milk, oat milk, and cashew milk.
- Yogurt: Perfect for adding some creaminess to your overnight oats. I used vegan yogurt here.
- Seeds: For a protein boost and to add some healthy fats, I am using a combination of chia seeds and hemp seeds. The chia seeds swell up to thicken the overnight oats while the hemp seeds are great for boosting the protein of the overnight oats.
- Applesauce: For added sweetness and a boost of apple flavor.
- Maple syrup: My preferred sweetener for overnight oats but you can use any type of liquid sweetener you enjoy or some brown sugar. Use pure maple syrup for the least processed option and best flavor.
- Apple: Use any type of fresh apple you enjoy.
- Flavor: Add a bit of cinnamon and some pure vanilla extract for warming notes and natural sweetness. Don't forget a dash of salt to bring all the flavors together.
How to Make Gluten-Free Overnight Oatmeal
All you need is about 10 minutes to mix up this gluten-free overnight oats recipe. Here's a look at the main steps in this easy recipe.
- Chop. Cut your apple up into small cubes.
- Combine. The oats, milk, yogurt, chia, hemp, applesauce, maple, half of the apple cubes, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt in a jar, bowl, or container.
- Mix. Everything together and top with the remaining apple cubes.
- Refrigerate. Your sealed jar of the oats overnight.
- Serve. Them up after 5-6 hours and top with pumpkin seeds, pecans, and more cinnamon.
Expert Tips
- Make these the night before you plan to eat them. The oatmeal needs up to six hours to soak up the liquid and soften. I like to make them on Sunday night for an easy-to-grab breakfast during the week.
- Adjust the flavors. To make the perfect batch of overnight oats, the sweetness, vanilla, and cinnamon can easily be adjusted to your own tastes.
- Add some of your favorite toppings. Pecans or walnuts, a sprinkle of cinnamon, maple syrup, vegan caramel sauce, chocolate chips, or brown sugar all would be delicious.
- Store your overnight oats in an airtight container or mason jar to keep them fresher for longer.
Recipe FAQs
I recommend eating your overnight oats within 1-2 days. The apples on top are more likely to turn a bit brown the longer they sit. You can toss the apples in a bit of lemon juice after cutting them up if you plan to store them a bit longer.
Yes, oats are technically gluten-free but they are often processed in the same place as wheat contaminating them with gluten. Make sure to check your package of oatmeal to confirm it is gluten-free.
No, you can't make overnight oats using steel-cut oatmeal. It will not soften enough to be edible but you could cook them first and then use them mixed with the other ingredients to make an easy-to-carry oatmeal recipe for a healthy breakfast.
You can add a scoop of your favorite protein powder, nuts, or stir in some almond butter or peanut butter.
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Gluten Free Apple Overnight Oats
Equipment
- jar or bowl with a lid
Ingredients
- ½ cup oats
- ½ cup dairy free milk
- 1 tablespoon yogurt
- ½ tablespoon chia
- ½ tablespoon hemp
- 1 tablespoon applesauce
- 1 ½ tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ apple ¼ in the oats, ¼ on top
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla
- dash of salt
Instructions
- Start by chopping up the apple into small cubes.
- To a jar, bowl, or a container, add the oats, milk, yogurt, chia, hemp, applesauce, maple, half of the apple cubes, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt.
- Mix the ingredients well and top with the remaining apple cubes.
- Seal the container, and refrigerate the oats overnight.
- In the morning (or in 5-6 hours), they are ready to enjoy!
- You can top them with pumpkin seeds, pecans, and more cinnamon.
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Notes
- Make these the night before you plan to eat them. The oatmeal needs up to six hours to soak up the liquid and soften. I like to make them on Sunday night for an easy to grab breakfast during the week.
- Adjust the flavors. To make the perfect batch of overnight oats, the sweetness, vanilla, and cinnamon can easily be adjusted to your own tastes.
- Add some of your favorite toppings. Pecans or walnuts, a sprinkle of cinnamon, maple syrup, vegan caramel sauce, chocolate chips, or brown sugar all would be delicious.
- Store your overnight oats in an airtight container or mason jar to keep them fresher for longer.
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