Name: Apple Pie Protein Overnight Oats
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 8 h
Cuisine: Healthy
Ingredients: 1/3 cup old-fashioned oats (use gluten-free oats if needed); 1 1/2 tablespoons chia seeds; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla flavor (Simply Organic Alcohol-Free Vanilla Flavor or Watkins Clear Vanilla Flavor); Pinch of salt; 1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder (Active Stacks Beef Protein or Orgain Vanilla Protein); 3/4 cup cashew milk (Silk Cashew Milk or any preferred milk such as almond or oat milk); 1/4 cup finely diced apple; Extra cinnamon for topping

Description

Apple Pie Protein Overnight Oats is a creamy, cinnamon-spiced breakfast that tastes like dessert but fuels your day with protein, fiber, and healthy fats. Perfect for meal prep and busy mornings, it’s an easy, no-cook breakfast option ready when you are.

Ingredients

1/3 cup old-fashioned oats (use gluten-free oats if needed)

1 1/2 tablespoons chia seeds

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla flavor (Simply Organic Alcohol-Free Vanilla Flavor or Watkins Clear Vanilla Flavor)

Pinch of salt

1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder (Active Stacks Beef Protein or Orgain Vanilla Protein)

3/4 cup cashew milk (Silk Cashew Milk or any preferred milk such as almond or oat milk)

1/4 cup finely diced apple

Extra cinnamon for topping

Instructions

1. In a jar or small container, combine oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, vanilla flavor, and a pinch of salt.

2. Mix your protein powder with milk until smooth. If your powder blends easily, you can skip this step and mix everything directly in the jar.

3. Pour the milk mixture over the dry ingredients and stir well to combine.

4. Add the diced apples and give it one last stir before sealing the jar.

5. Refrigerate overnight, stirring once or twice during the first few hours to prevent chia seeds from clumping.

6. In the morning, open the jar, stir, and add extra milk if desired for a creamier consistency.

7. Top with diced apples, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or a spoonful of dairy-free whipped cream before serving.

Notes

This recipe is gluten-free and dairy-free when made with gluten-free oats and plant-based or beef-derived protein powder.

Use alcohol-free vanilla flavoring like Simply Organic Alcohol-Free Vanilla Flavor or Watkins Clear Vanilla Flavor for a pure, sweet aroma.

If you prefer thicker oats, reduce the milk slightly. For creamier oats, add more milk in the morning.

Store in airtight jars in the refrigerator for up to five days. Great for make-ahead meal prep breakfasts.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: Healthy