Caramelized Apple Overnight Oats
Enjoy an extremely delicious, nutritious breakfast with these caramelized apple overnight oats! The apples are caramelized with brown sugar until golden brown and combined with thick and creamy Greek yogurt. Topped with chopped walnuts for the perfect bite. Provides 22 grams of protein - without the use of protein powder!
Servings 2 servings
Calories 575kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup non-fat Greek yogurt, vanilla or plain
- 1 cup almond milk or use water or preferred milk
- 1 large apple, or 2 medium-sized; peeled and cubed
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar or, use less & opt to drizzle with maple syrup
- 2-3 tablespoons chia seeds optional, to thicken
- 1/2-1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans or walnuts
- Toppings: whipped cream, drizzle of maple syrup for sweetness optional
Instructions
- Add oats, Greek yogurt, milk and chia seeds to a large storage container. Mix well and refrigerate for at least 6 hours. The apples can be made and added to this mixture if you want to meal prep in advance and eat cold!
- Divide into two glasses or airtight storage containers after refrigeration.
- Dice apple(s) into relatively even-sized cubes.
- Heat a pan over medium heat and add butter. Once melted, add the brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of water, pecans and the chopped apples.
- Stir the mixture over medium high heat for about 3 minutes, then turn to low. Allow to cook for another 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples have softened and turned a light golden brown. Add the cinnamon and stir. Take off the heat and set aside.
- Top or layer each glass with caramelized apples, pecans, a drizzle of maple syrup and whipped cream. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days - stir the apples into the mixture so they are not exposed to air for best results!
Notes
- Eat the caramelized apples warm on the day you make them or cold! Both options are delicious.
- For best results, eat within 2-3 days. However, these overnight oats can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- To lower calorie content, decrease the amount of brown sugar by half or use preferred sweetener! I like to use just a tablespoon or two of brown sugar and then drizzle with maple syrup. Or, omit chia seeds and use 1/4 less milk.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings: 2 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 575 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 18g | 47% |
| Saturated Fat 8.5g | 42% |
| Cholesterol 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium 94mg | 4% |
| Total Carbohydrate 87g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber 15g | 21% |
| Total Sugars 22.1g | |
| Protein 22.1g | |
| Vitamin D 4mcg | 20% |
| Calcium 158mg | 12% |
| Iron 5mg | 27% |
| Potassium 259mg | 6% |
Nutrition
Calories: 575kcal | Carbohydrates: 87g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 18g | Sodium: 94mg | Fiber: 15g