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Apple Pie High Protein Overnight Oats - A Cozy, Make-Ahead Breakfast

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Old-fashioned rolled oats
  • Unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
  • Plain Greek yogurt (2% or 0%)
  • Vanilla or unflavored whey or plant-based protein powder
  • Apple (Honeycrisp, Gala, or Granny Smith)
  • Chia seeds (optional, for thickness and fiber)
  • Maple syrup or honey
  • Vanilla extract
  • Ground cinnamon
  • Ground nutmeg
  • Ground allspice or cloves (optional, a pinch)
  • Pinch of salt
  • Lemon juice (optional, to brighten apple flavor)
  • Walnuts or pecans (optional, for crunch)
  • Raisins (optional, for classic apple pie vibes)

Method
 

  1. Dice the apple: Cut 1 small apple into tiny cubes. Smaller pieces mix better and soften slightly overnight. If you like a tart edge, leave the skin on for extra fiber.
  2. Season the fruit: Toss the apple with a squeeze of lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and a small pinch of nutmeg. Add a pinch of allspice or cloves if you want a deeper pie flavor.
  3. Mix the dry base: In a jar or bowl, add 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional), and a tiny pinch of salt. Stir to distribute the seeds and salt evenly.
  4. Add protein and dairy: Stir in 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt and 1 scoop protein powder. Tip: If your protein powder is very sweet, reduce the maple syrup later.
  5. Sweeten and flavor: Add 1/2 to 3/4 cup milk, 1 to 2 teaspoons maple syrup, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix well until no dry clumps remain. Adjust milk for your preferred thickness.
  6. Fold in the apples: Add the spiced apple pieces and stir. If using raisins, add a small handful now so they plump overnight.
  7. Chill overnight: Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, but ideally overnight, to let the oats hydrate and flavors meld.
  8. Finish and serve: In the morning, give it a good stir. Top with chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch. Add a splash of milk if it’s too thick, or extra cinnamon if you want more spice.