Warm autumn spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice transform simple oats into a cozy, grab-and-go meal with zero morning cooking required.
Ingredients
Base
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 1½ tsp flax seeds or chia seeds (optional)
- ½ tsp Apple Pie Spice Blend
- ⅔ cup milk or milk substitute of your choice (i.e. oat milk, almond milk)
Optional Toppings
- Sliced fresh apple or applesauce
- Sliced banana
- Raisins
- Unsalted nuts (chopped walnuts or pecans)
- Drizzle of honey or maple syrup
Instructions
Mix & Chill
- Combine: In a mason jar, medium bowl, or airtight container, combine the 1 cup oats, ½ tsp Apple Pie Spice Blend, and 1 ½ tsp flax or chia seeds (if using).
- Add Liquid: Pour in the ⅔ cup milk. Stir thoroughly to ensure all the oats and spices are evenly submerged in liquid.
- Soak: Cover tightly with a lid or wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
Stir, Top & Serve
- Adjust Texture: Give the chilled oats a good stir. If the mixture is thicker than you prefer, splash in an extra tablespoon of milk to reach your desired creaminess.
- Add Toppings: Layer on your choice of sliced apples, applesauce, sliced banana, raisins, or chopped nuts, and finish with a drizzle of honey. Serve cold or warm slightly in the microwave for 30–45 seconds.
Notes
The overnight oats will stay good in the refrigerator up to 5 days so you can always use this recipe for 1 person over a couple days. You can also make a larger batch and eat it over several days.
