Apple Pie Overnight Oats

Looking for a new breakfast idea? This delicious oatmeal is here to help you hit your protein and fiber goals, and has the all the flavors of fall.

Recipe inspired by Skinnytaste.

Ingredients:
For the apples
1 medium Granny Smith apple
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons maple syrup
3 tablespoons water

For the oats
1 cup old fashioned oats
1 cup milk (I used Fairlife Fat Free milk)
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
4 teaspoons maple syrup
2 teaspoons chia seeds
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

Topping
1 tablespoon chopped walnuts

Directions:
For the apples
1. To a small sauce pan, add the apples, cinnamon, maple syrup, and water. Stir to combine.
2. Cook on low heat with the lid off for about 10 minutes. If needed, you can add more water to the pan during the cooking process if the apples become dry. Set aside to cool.

For the oats
1. In a small bowl, stir together the oats, milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, chia seeds, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
2. Add the apples and stir.
3. Pour the mixture into 2 containers. (I used Mason jars, but any container with an airtight lid is fine.)
4. Top with walnuts.
5. Cover your container with the lid and refrigerate overnight. Enjoy! These can be eaten cold, or warmed up.

Storage:
Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Information:
Makes 2 servings.
Amount per serving:
Calories: 386 kcal, Protein: 20g, Carbs: 62g, Fat: 6g, Fiber: 10g, Sodium: 82mg, Calcium: 340mg

Pro Tip:
Oatmeal can be a great breakfast option even for people with diabetes. Oats are a complex carbohydrate, meaning they take longer to digest than a simple carbohydrate. This helps reduce blood sugar spikes. Also, if you are diabetic and need to further reduce carbohydrates, you can substitute the maple syrup for sugar-free maple syrup.