This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.
Breakfast doesn’t have to be boring. This amazing apple pie overnight granola is healthy, has the classic apple pie flavour and is incredibly satisfying.
What is in this overnight oats jar
The magical flavour of apple and cinnamon, goodness of oats, richness of almond milk, creaminess of coconut yoghurt, nutty flavour and protein from peanut butter, and the nutrients from chia seeds and pecans make this a wholesome breakfast.
The various layers of apple-cinnamon compote, oats, almond milk, yogurt, fresh apple and pecans add a depth of flavour and texture to this recipe.
It is dairy-free, vegan, gluten-free and naturally sweetened.
How to make it
1. Apple-cinnamon compote
Start by cutting an apple into half-inch slices. Add this to a small saucepan and place it on low heat. To this, add a three-fourth teaspoon of cinnamon, one tablespoon of maple syrup and a pinch of salt. Stir well to combine and continue cooking for three to four minutes till the mixture is soft and syrupy. Stir constantly to make sure the apples don’t stick to the bottom of the saucepan.
Once most of the liquid is evaporated, turn off the heat and set aside to cool.
2. Granola mixture
In a separate bowl, add half a cup of homemade granola or gluten-free oats, half a cup of almond milk or any dairy-free milk of your choice, a one-fourth cup of coconut yogurt, one tablespoon of chia seeds, half a teaspoon of vanilla essence and one teaspoon of maple syrup. Stir to combine.
Add granola 
Add almond milk 
Add coconut yogurt 
Add chia seeds 
Add vanilla essence 
Add maple syrup
3. Layer everything
Add two teaspoons of the apple-cinnamon compote as the bottom layer in a small mason jar or an overnight oats jar (I used a 350ml Kilner breakfast jar). This layer adds texture and is packed with the delicious apple pie flavour.
To this, add about ten tablespoons of the granola mixture on top of the apple-cinnamon compote layer. This oats layer is rich and creamy, packed with a lot of health benefits.
Drizzle a tablespoon of peanut butter and give it a gentle stir with a spoon.
Top with the remaining apple-cinnamon compote. Close the jar with an airtight lid and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 7 hours.
4. Additional toppings for this overnight granola
Top with fresh apple slices and roasted pecans*, just before serving, on the following day. Doing this adds extra flavour and crunch.
This is a highly customisable recipe. Some of my other favorite toppings are goji berries, roasted almonds, toasted coconut flakes and cacao nibs. Get creative with the toppings and let me know your favorite toppings in the comments.
*How to roast pecans in the oven
Preheat the oven to 200 C. Roast 2 tablespoons of pecans for 5 minutes. Set aside and let them cool.
Storage instructions
It is best to prepare this in the night and consume the following day in the morning.
If you are planning to meal prep, it is best to make a batch of oats mixture base for overnight oats and store in the fridge. It stays good for 2 to 3 days if stored in an airtight container. Top with apple compote, freshly sliced apple and pecans when you are ready to eat.
If you try this recipe, please let me know in the comments and don’t forget to leave a rating. I love hearing from you!
If you try this recipe, please let me know in the comments and don’t forget to leave a rating. I love hearing from you!
Recipe
Apple Pie Overnight Granola
Ingredients
Apple-cinnamon compote
- 1 cup red apple chopped into half-inch slices organic if possible
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- pinch of salt
Granola mixture
- ½ cup gluten-free granola of any flavour or substitute with gluten free or regular rolled oats
- ½ cup almond milk or substitute with any dairy free milk of your choice
- ¼ cup coconut yogurt or or substitute with any other type of yogurt that you prefer
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
Additional toppings
- 2 tablespoon freshly sliced apple
- 2 tablespoon pecans or substitute with almonds or pistachios
Instructions
Apple-cinnamon compote
- Start by cutting an apple into half-inch slices. Add this to a small saucepan and place it on low heat. To this, add a three-fourth teaspoon of cinnamon, one tablespoon of maple syrup and a pinch of salt. Mix well and cook for three to four minutes till the mixture is soft and syrupy. Stir constantly to make sure the apples don’t stick to the bottom of the saucepan.
- Once the apples are tender and syrupy, set this aside and let it cool.
Oats mixture
- In a separate bowl, add half a cup of homemade granola or gluten-free oats, half a cup of almond milk or any dairy-free milk of your choice, a one-fourth cup of coconut yogurt, one tablespoon of chia seeds, half a teaspoon of vanilla essence and one teaspoon of maple syrup. Mix well until everything is well combined.
Layer everything
- Add two teaspoons of the apple-cinnamon compote as the bottom layer in a small mason jar or an overnight oats jar (I used a 350ml Kilner breakfast jar). This layer adds texture and is packed with the delicious apple pie flavour.
- Add about ten tablespoons of the oats mixture on top of the apple-cinnamon compote layer. This oats layer is rich and creamy, packed with a lot of health benefits.
- Drizzle a tablespoon of peanut butter and give it a gentle stir with a spoon.
- Top with the remaining apple-cinnamon compote. Close the jar with an airtight lid and place it in the fridge overnight, or at least 6 hours.
Additional toppings on the following day, just before serving
- Preheat the oven to 200 C. Roast 2 tablespoons of pecans for 5 minutes. Set aside and let them cool.
- Top with fresh apple slices and the roasted pecans. Enjoy!
Leave a Reply