Can you freeze overnight oats?

Yes! However, you still have to let the oats sit for at least 4 hours before freezing so they can soak up all of the liquid. Once they're the right consistency, transfer to a freezer safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator.

How long do overnight oats need to sit before eating?

We recommend a minimum of two hours, but four is best. For easy prep, it's best to prep the recipe the night before eating, hence the name "overnight oats"!

Can you use steel cut oats for overnight oats?

Yes, but the recipe will be a bit different. For starters, you'll need about 1 3/4 cups milk to the 1 cup of steel cut oats. They'll also need a bit longer to soak – at least 10 hours or up to 24. The texture will be much chewier than regular rolled oats.

Apple Pie Overnight Oats (Vegan and Gluten Free)

Name: Apple Pie Overnight Oats
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup old fashioned whole rolled oats; 1 cup nondairy milk (we used oat milk); 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce; 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; Pinch of salt; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; Pinch of salt

Description

These apple pie overnight oats are quick and easy to make for meal prep breakfasts with applesauce and fall spices like cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. This recipe is easy to make vegan and it's delicious loaded up with toppings like apple slices and brown sugar walnuts.

Ingredients

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Apple Pie Overnight Oats:

1 cup old fashioned whole rolled oats
1 cup nondairy milk (we used oat milk)
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pinch of salt

Brown Sugar Walnut Topping (optional):

1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Pinch of salt

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Instructions

Apple Pie Overnight Oats:

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together milk, applesauce, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and salt until well incorporated. Stir in oats.
Cover and refrigerate for at least four hours, or overnight.

Brown Sugar Walnut Topping (optional):

Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-low. Add walnuts and toast for 2-3 minutes, stirring often.
Add brown sugar, salt and cinnamon. Stir well and continue toasting for 2-3 more minutes, stirring and watching carefully so they don't burn.
Transfer to parchment paper to cool. Top overnight oats with walnuts, apple slices, maple syrup, etc.

Notes

Storage: store overnight oats in an airtight container for up to 5-6 days. We recommend storing without toppings if you won't be eating within a day or two.

Not into overnight oats? Make 'em hot: You can actually make this recipe hot, too! Add all ingredients to a saucepan over medium heat and simmer until the liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.

Applesauce: we use unsweetened in this recipe since we're adding sweetness via maple syrup. If you'd prefer sweeter overnight oats, feel free to use sweetened applesauce.

Oats: old fashioned whole rolled oats – NOT quick cooking/instant oats – are the way to go. They hold up well after soaking overnight so it's not a big pile of mush, unlike their quick-cooking counterparts.

Milk: any nondairy or regular variety will do!

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Category: Breakfast
Method: No Cook
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size:
Calories: 470
Sugar: 20.3 g
Sodium: 243.5 mg
Fat: 23 g
Carbohydrates: 54.2 g
Fiber: 6.9 g
Protein: 10.4 g