If apple pie and cheesecake had a healthy breakfast version, this would be it. These apple pie overnight oats are creamy, cozy, lightly spiced with cinnamon, and topped with crunchy cookie crumbs for that true dessert feel.

Sweet dates, fresh apple, maple syrup, and creamy yogurt make this an easy make-ahead breakfast that tastes like autumn in a jar.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Great for busy mornings
Tastes like apple pie dessert
Perfect make-ahead breakfast
Creamy, cozy, and satisfying
Naturally sweetened with dates

Optional Toppings

For an even more dessert-like version, add:

Chopped walnuts or pecans
Extra cinnamon
Caramel sauce
More apple slices
Vanilla yogurt

Tips for Best Results

Use sweet apples like Honeycrisp or Gala
Grated apple gives a softer texture, while diced apple adds crunch
Add extra milk in the morning if needed
The oats become creamier overnight as the chia seeds thicken the mixture

These apple pie overnight oats are cozy, creamy, and packed with warm cinnamon flavor—the perfect healthy breakfast that tastes like dessert.

Chickpeas, please!

Apple Pie Overnight Oats

A cozy dessert-inspired breakfast

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 0

Total Time 10

Servings: 1

Course: Breakfast

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

200 g plain or Greek yogurt about 3/4–1 cup
1/2 cup milk or plant-based milk
1/4 cup rolled oats
2 tbsp chia seeds
1 small apple
1/2 tsp cinnamon
5 dates chopped
1 cookie or digestive biscuit crushed
maple syrup for serving

Method

In a bowl, mix together the yogurt, milk, oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, and chopped dates.
Cut the apple into small cubes or grate it coarsely.
Place the apple at the bottom of a jar.
Pour the oat mixture over the apples.
Top with crushed cookie crumbs and drizzle with maple syrup.
Cover and refrigerate overnight (or for at least 4–6 hours).