Apple, Cinnamon & Walnut Overnight Oats
Creamy make-ahead overnight oats with grated apple, cinnamon and a crunchy walnut topping. Serves two.
The Crystal Kitchen · Breakfast
Apple, cinnamon and a little morning crunch.
Creamy make-ahead oats with grated apple, warming cinnamon and walnuts. Mix two jars in the evening and breakfast is waiting in the morning.
The recipe
Apple, Cinnamon & Walnut Overnight Oats
You’ll need: a bowl, a grater and two clean jars or covered containers.
Ingredients
- 100 g rolled porridge oats
- 200 ml milk or unsweetened plant-based alternative
- 120 g plain yoghurt or unsweetened dairy-free alternative
- 1 medium apple, washed and coarsely grated
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp maple syrup or honey, optional
- 20 g walnuts, roughly chopped, to serve
- Extra apple slices and cinnamon, optional
Method
- In a bowl, mix the oats, milk, yoghurt, grated apple, chia seeds and cinnamon. Stir in the optional maple syrup or honey.
- Divide between two clean jars or covered containers. Seal and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- In the morning, stir well. If the oats are thicker than you like, loosen with a splash of milk.
- Top each portion with the chopped walnuts and, if you like, extra apple slices and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Serve chilled.
This is an original Crystal Kitchen recipe suggestion and has not been kitchen-tested by our team.
Make it your own
Little changes, lovely breakfasts
Try grated pear instead of apple, or swap the walnuts for pumpkin seeds. For a dairy-free version, choose suitable plant-based milk and yoghurt. Add the topping just before serving to keep its crunch.
Allergy and storage notes
This recipe contains oats and walnuts, and may contain milk depending on your choices. Use certified gluten-free oats if needed and check every label. Keep refrigerated and eat within two days. If preparing for a child, use age-appropriate toppings and avoid whole nuts for young children; honey is unsuitable for babies under one year.
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Your questions, answered
Overnight oats FAQs
Can I make them dairy-free?
Yes. Use a plant-based milk and yoghurt that suit you and check their ingredient labels.
How long do they need in the fridge?
Allow at least six hours or leave them overnight so the oats and chia seeds can soften.
Can I make them without walnuts?
Yes. Leave the walnuts out or use pumpkin seeds if suitable. Check for cross-contact where allergies are involved.
How long will they keep?
Keep the jars covered and refrigerated, and enjoy within two days. Add fresh toppings when serving.
Estimated nutrition: approximately 410 kcal per serving, based on two servings made with semi-skimmed milk, plain yoghurt and walnuts, without optional syrup or honey. Plant-based alternatives and toppings change the estimate. Nutrition figures are estimates rather than laboratory measurements.
