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Why We’re Obsessed with Apple Pie Overnight Oats

There’s something undeniably nostalgic about apple pie—the warm cinnamon, the soft apples, the cozy, just-baked aroma. But what if we told you that you could have all of that for breakfast, without baking, and without the sugar crash?

These Apple Pie Overnight Oats give you all the comfort of dessert, with none of the compromise. They’re creamy, naturally sweet, and layered with fall-spiced flavor in every bite. Plus, they take less than 10 minutes to prep and are ready for you in the morning. The perfect healthy overnight oats recipe.

The Secret Creaminess: JOI

Let’s talk about what makes these overnight oats actually creamy and crave-worthy. It’s all thanks to JOI’s clean-label plant milk concentrates.

Whether you're team almond, cashew, oat, or soy, JOI blends seamlessly into your oats, creating a luxurious texture without any of the gums, emulsifiers, preservatives, or seed oils that show up in store-bought cartons.

Plus, you're getting real nutrition – more protein, healthy fats and fiber than store-bought milk.

Either way, you’re creating the ultimate creamy base from real food, not fillers. Plus, you're cutting down on single-use packaging and food waste.

Why This Recipe is So Easy

Busy mornings don’t stand a chance against this overnight oats recipe.

Here’s why we love it:

• Zero cooking required

• Make-ahead friendly

• Customizable to your flavor or texture preferences

• Minimal ingredients—most of which you already have

And the best part? It literally tastes like apple pie—without butter, flour, or added junk. A plant-based breakfast idea that’s both delicious and convenient.

Gut-Friendly Ingredients, JOI-Fully Combined

Let’s break down why this breakfast is as nourishing as it is delicious:

• Chia seeds: Packed with fiber, protein, and omega-3s

• Applesauce and sautéed apples: Add natural sweetness and prebiotics 

• Cinnamon + nutmeg: Antioxidant-rich spices that support digestion 

• Maple syrup: Unrefined and easy to digest

• JOI: Adds nutrient density and real creaminess with clean, whole ingredients

Altogether, you get a fiber-rich, microbiome-friendly, and blood-sugar-balanced breakfast.

Substitutions and Customizations

Make this recipe your own:

• Add protein: Mix in almond protein powder or almond butter

• Go nut-free: Use JOI Oat Milk Powder or any JOI Oat Creamer for even more flavor

• Lower sugar: Skip the maple syrup or sub mashed banana

• Top it off: Add granola, pecans, or hemp seeds for crunch

• Serve hot or cold: Microwave before eating or enjoy straight from the fridge

This flexibility makes it one of the best meal prep breakfast ideas to keep you fueled all week.

Other Breakfast Recipes to Try with JOI

Love this one? Here are more JOI-powered breakfast favorites:

• Easy Blueberry Overnight Oats

• Vegan Apple Almond Breakfast Bars

• Cinnamon Apple Cake

• Creamy Banana Bread Oatmeal

Why JOI is the Better Choice

Let’s be real: most grocery store plant milks are 98% water and 2% compromise.

JOI gives you:

• Whole-food ingredients

• No gums, fillers, or preservatives

• Less waste, more flexibility

• Creaminess you control

• Better-for-you ingredients that love your gut

For more info on clean ingredients, check out our deep dive: Why JOI Beats the Cartons

Let’s EnJOI It

Apple Pie Overnight Oats is your new go-to for a cozy, convenient, and crave-worthy breakfast. Prep it once, and your future self will thank you every morning.

All that’s left to do? Grab your JOI, make your mix, and wake up to something wonderful.

Apple Pie Overnight Oats: A Cozy, Creamy, Gut-Friendly Breakfast with JOI

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Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Discover why Apple Pie Overnight Oats are the ultimate cozy breakfast. Read and learn what makes them gut-friendly, why JOI is the secret to creaminess, how to customize your jar, and discover other JOI-powered breakfasts to try. It’s a healthy overnight oats recipe designed for busy mornings, plant-based breakfast lovers, and anyone looking for meal prep breakfast ideas.

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JOI Team

Ingredients

Overnight Oats

• ½ cup rolled oats

• 1 tbsp chia seeds

• ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce

• 3 tbsp maple syrup

• ½ tsp ground cinnamon

• ¼ tsp nutmeg

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

• 1 tbsp JOI almond or cashew milk concentrate base (or 2 tbsp JOI oat, soy, or almond milk powder + ¾ cup water)

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• ½ cup water (adjust to reach desired creaminess)

Cinnamon Apple Topping

• ⅓ cup apple, diced

• 1 tbsp coconut oil or substitute any oil of choice

• 1 tbsp maple syrup (optional)

• ¼ tsp cinnamon

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Directions

1. In a jar or container, combine oats, chia seeds, applesauce, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, salt, JOI, and water. Stir well until well combined and creamy.

2. Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours).

3. Cook the topping: In a small skillet, melt coconut oil over medium heat. Add diced apple, maple syrup, and cinnamon. Sauté for 4–5 minutes until the apples are soft and caramelized. Let cool.

4. Assemble: Stir the oats. Top with the warm cinnamon apples, and add granola or pecans for crunch if desired, and enJOI!