Can I warm up apple pie overnight oats?

Yes. Thirty seconds in the microwave is enough. Stir halfway if your microwave heats unevenly.

What is the difference between apple pie and apple cinnamon overnight oats?

Apple pie adds maple syrup and is meant to taste like dessert. Apple cinnamon is the simpler, less sweet version.

Can I use grated apple instead of diced?

You can. Grated apple melts into the oats more, so you lose the chunks but gain a smoother, sweeter jar.

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Apple Pie

When you want dessert for breakfast without the guilt. The warming spices of cinnamon combined with fresh apples make this feel like comfort food. Ideal for cold mornings, post-workout recovery, or when you're craving something sweet but want to stay on track with your health goals.

Time: 365 min
Method: Mix
Serves: 1
Energy: 630 kcal
Protein: 19 g

Go to the method

Glass jar of apple pie overnight oats topped with diced apples, cinnamon, maple syrup and walnuts

Method

Step 1: Add diced apples and a generous pinch of cinnamon to your DIY Oats base.
Step 2: Drizzle maple syrup over everything and mix thoroughly.
Step 3: Top with chopped walnuts for that extra crunch.
Step 4: The apples will soften overnight, creating a natural apple pie filling texture.
Step 5: You can also warm this up in the microwave for 30 seconds if you prefer it hot.

Notes from the Department

Warm spices

Nutrition

1 serving

630 cal | 19g protein | 17g fiber

2 servings

1260 cal | 38g protein | 34g fiber

Estimates. Not medical advice.

Why it works

The trick is time. Diced apple, cinnamon and maple syrup sit together in the oats all night, and by morning the apple has softened into something that behaves a lot like pie filling. The walnuts go on top for the crunch a crust would usually provide. No oven, no pastry, no washing up beyond a spoon.

Hot or cold

Cold from the fridge, it tastes like a chilled slice. Thirty seconds in the microwave and it tastes like the warm one. Both are correct. If you heat it, add the walnuts after so they stay crisp.

Make it yours

A pinch of nutmeg or ground ginger makes it taste more like a bakery. Swap maple syrup for honey or jaggery syrup. Pecans are a fine replacement for walnuts. Skip the syrup entirely if your apples are very sweet. If you don't have a DIY Oats jar, rolled oats soaked overnight in milk with chia and a few almonds make the base.

Storage

Covered in the fridge, it keeps for a day. Mix the apple and syrup in the night before; keep the walnuts aside until you eat.

Questions people ask

Can I warm up apple pie overnight oats?: Yes. Thirty seconds in the microwave is enough. Stir halfway if your microwave heats unevenly.
What is the difference between apple pie and apple cinnamon overnight oats?: Apple pie adds maple syrup and is meant to taste like dessert. Apple cinnamon is the simpler, less sweet version.
Can I use grated apple instead of diced?: You can. Grated apple melts into the oats more, so you lose the chunks but gain a smoother, sweeter jar.