High Protein Apple Pie Overnight Oats

I feel that once September hits and Fall is in full swing, we all turn our attention to pumpkins. Lest we not forget that it is also the start of APPLE season! The perfect time to whip up apple pie overnight oats!

Who wants apple pie for breakfast? I probably didn’t need to ask, did I? Prep these thick apple pie overnight protein oats the night before and you’ll be waking up to a bowl of deliciousness in the morning! It may seem like dessert but who says you can’t eat dessert for breakfast?!

Overnight Oats For Busy Mornings

These make for a great breakfast on those mornings where you are not going to have too much time. I like them because they travel well, I don’t mind eating them cold and they only take a minute to prepare the night before. Plus, I can throw in whatever I have lying around so I never get bored!

How I Make Overnight Oats

To make my overnight oats, I measure and add my dry ingredients to a small jar then top it off with nonfat milk. I find that’s usually just the right amount of milk to reach the consistency I like. I like my overnight oats really thick so I use about 1/2-3/4 cup of milk depending on what else I added. You can up to 1 or even 1.5 cups of milk if you like more of a porridge consistency.

I also like adding pure vanilla extract and some stevia for a sweetener. Pure maple syrup is also a good choice for sweetening. I often add a scoop of protein power too for a bit of extra thickening and added protein.

Recipe Adjustments

This recipe comes out very thick with a doughy consistency. If you prefer more of a traditional oatmeal consistency, increase the milk to 1 cup or add water.

Choose Your Sweetener

For sweetening, you can use either stevia or a drizzle of maple syrup for a bit of extra sweetness or just leave it out as the protein powder does sweeten it a bit. I add 1 packet of stevia or some liquid stevia drops to mine. I also like adding a bit of pure vanilla extract and pink sea salt to enhance the flavour. These ingredients are optional but I highly recommend them to really add that extra flavour!

Make It Your Own

The amounts in this recipe can be adjusted to your needs too. You can’t really go wrong so feel free to play around with it. Sometimes I use less oats to reduce the carbs, or I’ll add peanut or almond butter for added fats and flavour. Grated zucchini is good too for added volume and nutrition. You can also reduce the amount of almond milk a bit and add in pumpkin puree or applesauce.

Here are some of my other favourite flavour ideas!

10 Overnight Oat Flavour Ideas

1. Hemp Seeds, Coconut And Raisin

This variety is a littler higher in fat but I love the texture that the coconut adds and hemp seeds are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, minerals and antioxidants. The raisins add a nice sweetness without having to add additional sweetener.

2. Low-Fat Peanut Butter And Banana

Powdered peanut butter is a must-have if you love peanut butter but don’t want to eat as much fat. I don’t find I get the flavour I want in overnight oats by using just 1 or 2 tablespoons of regular peanut butter. By using powdered peanut butter I get all the peanut butter flavour without adding a ton of calories

3. Chocolate Zucchini Overnight Oats

I like adding grated zucchini to my overnight oats for extra volume and since I love zucchini chocolate chip muffins, I’ll add a few tablespoons of raw cacao powder and cacao nibs along with them.

4. Cinnamon Raisin Overnight Oats

Add plenty of cinnamon and a few tablespoons of raisins, yum! I like adding shredded coconut to this version too.

5. Peanut Butter Jelly Overnight Oats

Add regular peanut butter or powdered peanut butter plus frozen berries or a few tablespoons of chia seed jam.

6. Carrot Cake Overnight Oats

Add a grated carrot, raisins, cinnamon and a few walnuts. I like adding some shredded coconut and maybe some pineapple too.

7. Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats

Add sliced strawberries, a few tablespoons of coconut yogurt and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. You can also make this with light coconut milk instead of nonfat milk for extra creaminess! This is really good with blueberries too for a take on blueberry lemon cheesecake.

10. Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats

I couldn’t make a list of overnight oat flavours and leave off pumpkin pie overnight oats! I eat these year round and never get sick of them. Simply add a few spoonfuls of pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice to the mixture. I like adding vanilla protein to this version, some vanilla coconut yogurt is awesome too!

What Will You Create?

I could go on and on about flavour combos, there are endless varieties you could come up with! For the most basic overnight oats, all you need is oats and a liquid. From there add your favourite sweetener and then get creative with your add-ins. Some staples are cocoa powder, banana, peanut butter, nuts, seeds and fruits.