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5-Minute Applesauce Overnight Oats / Oatmeal

Applesauce overnight oats/oatmeal with maple sauce dripping on top of the apple toppings.
Creamy and healthy applesauce overnight oats, done in 5 minutes! Level up your applesauce oatmeal with this no-cook recipe that is both yummy & filling!
Jem @ The Fruity Jem
Prep Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Serving Size 1 serving

Ingredients

  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup (plant-based) milk
  • ¼ cup applesauce unsweetened
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon or apple pie or pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 teaspoons chia seeds sub with flax seeds
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup (optional)

(Optional) Toppings

  • ⅓ apple cubed
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon or apple pie or pumpkin pie spice (optional)

Instructions

  • Mix the Base: In small jars (or a big bowl), combine all the overnight oats ingredients, except for the maple syrup. So combine the rolled oats, plant-based milk, applesauce, cinnamon (or spice of your choice), and chia/flax seeds. Stir everything together until well mixed.
    1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup (plant-based) milk, 1/4 cup applesauce unsweetened, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 2 teaspoons chia seeds
  • Chill: Cover the jar or bowl and place it in the fridge. Let it sit overnight or for at least 4 hours.
  • Toppings Time: In a small bowl, combine the cubed apple and the cinnamon. You can already use this as is, or microwave it in the oven for about 45 seconds until soft.
    Keep this in the fridge so you can save time in the morning. You can also prepare the toppings the next day if you want to.
    1/3 apple, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Taste Test: In the morning, give the oats a good stir. Taste test to see if you'd like to add a bit of sweetener. If you're using unsweetened applesauce, you probably would want to add a teaspoon of liquid sweetener.
    You can already serve this, or go ahead and make the apple toppings below.
    1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • Enjoy your applesauce overnight oatmeal!
    If you want a bit of crunch, add some nuts, seeds, or granola before eating. Feel free to also add dried fruits like raisins or cranberries!

Notes

  • For troubleshooting tips (e.g. if your overnight oats aren't creamy), toppings suggestions, serving tips to jazz up these overnight oats, and other valuable tips and tricks, please read the post above!