Cinnamon-Spiced Apple and Pecan Overnight Oats
Creamy overnight oats infused with warm cinnamon, layered with fresh apple cubes and toasted pecans for a comforting breakfast. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, combines rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 1, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup (any kind) milk
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 medium, peeled and diced apple
- 1/4 cup, chopped and toasted pecans
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
The chef’s knife we’d prep this with → Best Chef's Knives for 2026: Top Picks + Buying Guide
Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →
Equipment for this recipe
Tools this recipe's steps call for, with a link to each on Amazon.
Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl or jar, mix 1/2 cup rolled oats with 1/2 cup milk, 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tbsp chia seeds, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract until well combined.
- Step 2: Stir in 1/2 of the 1 medium peeled and diced apple and 2 tbsp chopped toasted pecans.
- Step 3: Cover and refrigerate the mixture overnight (at least 6 hours) to allow oats and chia seeds to absorb liquid and soften.
- Step 4: In the morning, stir the oats gently and top with the remaining diced apple and toasted pecans before serving.
