If your mornings are busy, breakfast doesn't get any easier than this easy apple crisp gluten free overnight oats recipe. This recipe requires no cooking or waiting. Just toss the ingredients into a jar and put it in the refrigerator while you sleep!
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(This post was sponsored by Bob's Red Mill. All opinions are my own.)
Breakfast doesn't get any easier than this easy oatmeal recipe. You dump gluten free oats into a mason jar or other container and add any flavors, fruits, nuts, or chia seeds. Pick a dairy or non-dairy milk to pour in. Put it into the refrigerator overnight.
I hope this will be one of the best overnight oats recipes you try. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. For more recipe inspiration, check out these delicious gluten free breakfast recipes too.
Why This Recipe is Great:
- Convenience: Overnight oats are incredibly easy to prepare. All you need to do is mix together the ingredients and toppings, then let it sit in the fridge overnight. Wake up to a ready-made breakfast!
- Nutritious: Oats are a great source of fiber, which helps keep you full and satisfied. They also contain protein and complex carbohydrates, which will keep you feeling full all morning. Adding toppings like fruit, nuts, and seeds can also increase the nutritional value of your overnight oats.
- Versatile: Overnight oats can be customized to suit your taste preferences. You can add different flavors (such as vanilla extract or cinnamon), sweeteners (like honey or maple syrup), and a variety of toppings (such as fresh or dried fruit, nuts, seeds, or nut butter) to create a delicious and satisfying breakfast.
- Portable: Overnight oats can be packed into a jar or container and taken on the go. This makes them a great option for busy mornings or for those who need to eat breakfast on their commute.
Why Certified Gluten Free Oats:
As a gluten free family, it is really important for us to eat certified gluten free oats. It isn't that regular oats contain gluten, but most oats have gluten due to cross-contamination.
If you are Celiac or gluten sensitive, look for certified gluten free oats. Oats are typically grown next to wheat fields, so gluten-free oats are critical if you are Celiac. Gluten free oats are protected so that they stay safe from contamination.
Bob's Red Mill's oats are certified gluten free so that we can enjoy these safely. Bob’s Red Mill’s gluten free oats are packaged in a 100% gluten free facility and tested every step of the way to ensure their gluten-free status. They also make three varieties of gluten-free oats: Rolled Oats, Quick Oats, and Steel Cut Oats.
Oats are versatile grains rich in daily fiber, which can help reduce cholesterol. I love that oats are not just for breakfast. You can make sweet and savory recipes like oatmeal cookies, granola, and meatloaf!
I used no refined sugars in this recipe to keep these overnight oats healthy. You can definitely use other sweeteners, but this works for my family.
I put frozen blueberries in mine before I go to bed and when I wake up in the morning it's ready to go , I heat it up and I can eat it all week without it going bad."
Brandi J.
Topping Ideas and Substitutions:
Homemade granola is so easy to make with whole oats. It adds a sweet crunch and gives this overnight oats recipe a fabulous texture! Here are two quick and easy homemade granola recipes for you to try!
- Feel free to try a different fruit. I have tried this recipe with fresh peaches, blueberries, and strawberries!
- If you don't like maple syrup, feel free to substitute coconut sugar or honey.
- If you don't like chia seeds, you can omit them from this recipe. Add 2 tablespoons of additional oats.
- For a hint of spice, add a dash of nutmeg!
- Fresh fruit is another fun way to top your overnight oats.
- You can make a Cinnamon Granola to top your overnight oats. Homemade granola tastes delicious and is much cheaper than buying it by bag. If you prefer a grain-free Paleo Granola, you will love this recipe.
- Drizzle some peanut butter or another nut butter over the top.
How To Make Overnight Oats:
Step 1: Add chopped apples and Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Whole Oats in a mason jar or other container. You don't have to get fancy and make pretty layers since you will be shaking these up after you add the milk.
Step 2: Add some chia seeds, then the rest of the ingredients. Overnight oats are such a fun recipe to make with your kids!
Step 3: Add the milk or non-dairy milk, shake, and put it into the refrigerator overnight.
Step 4: The next morning, open the jar and serve! Your kids are off to school and had a quick nutritious breakfast!
You can also change things up in this recipe quite a bit! If you have more time, try this Gluten Free Baked Oatmeal. You can even use chia seeds to make an overnight Chia Pudding that is delicious for breakfast. This Matcha Green Tea Chia Pudding is also so easy to make!
Recipe FAQ:
My favorite container to use is a mason jar. I like that you can screw the lid on, and it is easy to store in the refrigerator. You can also make overnight oats in glass Tupperware containers.
Overnight oats make a delicious healthy breakfast. Instead of cooking, eating the oats cold prepared helps preserve nutrients and omega 3s in oats.
Most often, if your overnight oats are really mushy, it is because you used gluten free quick oats instead of gluten free whole rolled oats. Quick oats are not the oats you want to use. Also, make sure you didn't use too much liquid.
You can eat your overnight oats any way you like, but most often, people eat them cold right out of the refrigerator.
More Gluten Free Breakfast Recipes:
- Gluten Free Oatmeal Pancakes - These hearty pancakes are wonderful if you love oatmeal.
- Gluten Free Pumpkin Waffles - I love eating pumpkin all year long!
- Egg Potato Skillet - If you are an eggs and potatoes person, you need this breakfast skillet casserole in your life.
- Bell Pepper Frittata - This is a great recipe. Use bell peppers or any vegetables you have on hand.
📖 Recipe
Easy Apple Crisp Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup gluten free rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup almond milk or other milk
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons granola
- ⅓ cup chopped apple
Instructions
- Take a mason jar and pour in all of the dry ingredients.
- Add the apple and wet ingredients.
- Put the lid on and screw it tight.
- Shake the mason jar until all of the ingredients are blended.
- Put into the refrigerator and allow to sit overnight.
- The next morning, remove the lid, pour some granola on top and enjoy!
Notes
SPECIAL NOTE
Please know that every gluten free flour blend has a different starch to grain ratio. If you use a blend I didn't test, you may need to adjust your moisture levels in your baked goods.
Nutrition
Nutrition Disclaimer
Nutritional information is an estimate provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the actual nutritional information with the products and brands you are using with your preferred nutritional calculator.
This post was updated from an old September 2017 post with more details.
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Sibel
I love easy breakfasts! This looks yummy 🙂 I just wonder is it for one person? 60grams of oats sounds too much for me...
Sandi Gaertner
Hi Sibel, I serve two people with each jar in this recipe. It is styled in the mason jar to look "pretty" and I agree it would be a lot for just one person 🙂
Sibel
Thank you so much for your kind reply, I love all your recipes and I'm happy to see the daily recipes from you in my inbox 🙂
Sandi Gaertner
That is so sweet of you to say Sibel. Thank you so much, you made my day!!