CARAMEL APPLE PIE OVERNIGHT OATS
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These Caramel Apple Pie Oats hit the spot every time. Cozy and creamy with notes of vanilla and cinnamon and gooey caramelized apple. Even my son who says he doesn’t like oats likes these! Better still, they’re free of added sugar and packed with fibre, healthy fats, and protein, too!
Apples rank as the second most commonly consumed fruit in the United States, following bananas. Fortunately, there is good reason for the old adage, "an apple a day keeps the doctor away".
The benefits of eating apples are numerous. They are a good source of disease and cancer-fighting flavonoid antioxidants as well as soluble fibre. Fibre helps to reduce cholesterol and promote cardiovascular and gastrointestinal health. It also makes us feel full, which is very important for healthy weight control.
Note: I used Nutpods Caramel vegan creamer and Greek yogurt for a wonderfully thick and creamy consistency and caramel flavour. However, you can certainly substitute canned coconut or nut-free milk and your yogurt of choice. For a natural caramel-like flavour, try blending a few Medjool dates into your coconut milk.
Ingredients for 2 servings:
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
1 cup Nutpods Caramel creamer (see note above)
1/2 to 1 apple, chopped, plus more for serving
1/2 cup plain probiotic Greek or dairy-free yogurt
2 Tbsp Nuzest Clean Lean Smooth Vanilla protein powder (optional, used here)
2 tsp white chia seeds
1 tsp pure vanilla extract (optional)
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
pinch of salt
2 Tbsp Lakanto Maple sugar-free syrup or pure maple syrup, honey, or sweetener of choice, adjusted to taste
optional toppings: warm caramelized apple (diced apple caramelized in a cast iron skillet with coconut oil, Lakanto Brown sugar-free monk fruit sweetener, and cinnamon), fresh blueberries, pieces of GoMacro cashew caramel protein bar, grain-free granola, cinnamon, or toppings of choice
Directions:
Put oats, Nutpods or milk, diced apple, yogurt, protein powder, chia seeds, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl or divide into single-serving mason jars and stir to combine. Sweeten to taste.
Cover and refrigerate overnight or for a minimum of 6 hours.
In the morning, stir and add additional sweetener and milk as needed for desired taste and consistency. Serve with your choice of toppings.
Caramel Apple Overnight Oats can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Serve chilled with your choice of toppings.
