Apple Walnut
Classic pairing that works every time. The crunch of fresh apple with walnuts creates satisfying texture. Perfect for fall mornings, when you want something simple and nutritious, or when you're craving that apple-cinnamon flavor profile.
- Time
- 365 min
- Method
- Mix
- Serves
- 1
- Energy
- 570 kcal
- Protein
- 18 g
Ingredients
- Base: 60 g (⅔ cup) rolled oats
- Base: 150 ml (⅔ cup) milk
- Base: 1½ tsp (7 g) chia seeds
- Base: 5 g almonds (about 4), chopped
- Base: 2 tbsp (30 ml) water
- Diced apple
- Walnuts
- Cinnamon
Toppings
Diced apple, walnuts, cinnamon
Method
- Step 1: Dice fresh apple and mix into your DIY Oats base with cinnamon.
- Step 2: Add chopped walnuts for crunch and healthy fats.
- Step 3: The apple provides natural sweetness and fiber while walnuts add protein and omega-3s.
- Step 4: Use crisp apple varieties for best texture.
- Step 5: The cinnamon ties everything together perfectly.
Notes from the Department
- Classic pairing
Nutrition
570 cal | 18g protein | 15g fiber
1140 cal | 36g protein | 30g fiber
Estimates. Not medical advice.
Why it works
Some pairings need no explanation. Apple and walnut is one of them. The apple brings sweetness and juice, the walnut brings a slightly bitter crunch, and cinnamon introduces them properly. It is the breakfast equivalent of a form that only has three fields, which is to say rare and welcome.
The crunch question
Walnuts soften a little overnight. If you like them firm, keep them in a separate pot and add them when you eat. Toasting them in a dry pan for a couple of minutes first makes them taste deeper and stay crisper. Use a crisp apple variety so the fruit holds its shape too.
Swaps
Pecans or almonds work instead of walnuts. A pear can replace the apple. If you want it sweeter, a drizzle of honey or a few raisins will do it. No DIY Oats jar? Soak rolled oats in milk with a spoon of chia and a few almonds overnight, then mix in the toppings.
Storage
Covered in the fridge, it keeps for a day. The second serving from the jar is just as good tomorrow, give or take some crunch.
Questions people ask
- Should I peel the apple for overnight oats?
- No need. The skin adds colour and texture and softens slightly overnight. Peel it only if you prefer a smoother bowl.
- Can I toast the walnuts?
- Yes, and it helps. A few minutes in a dry pan brings out their flavour and keeps them crunchier in the oats.
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