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These applesauce overnight oats are perfect for meal prep and easy to put together. The recipe uses pumpkin pie spice and almond butter to make the oatmeal taste a little more like apple pie.

Make one serving in as little as five minutes or make a whole batch for the week in not too much more time. Minimal prep time makes this recipe perfect for a pre-made breakfast for those busy mornings.
I’m a big fan of overnight oats and playing around with different flavors. That’s why I have all sorts of other overnight oat recipes at the bottom of the page that you can try: like these strawberry overnight oats recipe which is a favorite among readers.
If your looking for oats without fruit try chocolate peanut butter overnight oats, basic overnight oats with flaxseed, vegan pumpkin overnight oats, or cinnamon overnight oats. For more fruit-forward oats, most of my recipes have the option of using frozen fruit. Like mango overnight oats and frozen berry overnight oats.
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What are overnight oats?
Overnight oats are a no-cook method of softening oats. The oats absorb the liquid creating a creamy breakfast. So no microwave or stove is needed, making them perfect if you prefer a cold ready-to-go breakfast. The oats are soaked for at least 2 to 3 hours, but overnight is best.
Ingredients
Old fashioned rolled oats - Use rolled oats, not quick cooking or steel cut oats for these overnight oats with applesauce.
Dairy-free milk - Any dairy-free milk will work and if you prefer the oats to be a thinner consistency add more milk.
Unsweetened applesauce - The main flavor component of the oats! You can skip the cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice and use cinnamon applesauce, or try them with homemade unsweetened applesauce. For more apple-flavored oats try vegan baked oatmeal with apples, vegan microwave apple oatmeal, or apple steel-cut oats.
Almond butter - Leave it out if you want or substitute it with a nut or seed butter you like. It adds a slightly nutty flavor.
Ground flax seed - Helps to thicken up the oats.
Maple syrup - How much maple syrup you need depends on how sweet your applesauce is and how sweet you want your oats. Adjust to suit your preferences.
Pumpkin pie spice - Use pumpkin pie spice or apple pie spice for more of an apple pie overnight oats or cinnamon for apple cinnamon overnight oats.
Substitutions
- Agave syrup can be used instead of maple syrup.
- Almond butter can be substituted with peanut butter or if you want a nut-free version, try sunflower butter. It can also just be left out.
- The pumpkin pie spice can be substituted with just cinnamon.
- The ground flax seed can be substituted with chia seeds. I’m not a fan of 1 to 1 ratio (chia seed for ground flax) substitution in oats, it’s just too much chia seeds for me. But substitute according to what you like, 1 for 1, or reduce the amount to 2 teaspoons of chia seeds.
Tips
- If you prefer a thicker consistency for these overnight oats with applesauce then reduce the milk by a tablespoon or two.
- If you prefer a thinner consistency then add more milk.
Instructions

Mix all of the ingredients in a jar or a container with a lid (except for any toppings). Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, but overnight is best. Before consuming, give the oats a little stir and top with any toppings like oil-free granola or chopped walnuts, or leave them as is. Super easy, right?

Storage
The applesauce overnight oatmeal can be stored in airtight containers in the refrigerator for about 5 days, which makes them perfect for meal prep!
Do I have to soak the overnight oats overnight?
No, you don't have to soak the oats overnight, but that does give the oats more time to soften and thicken up to be more creamy.

Toppings
- Diced apples
- Dried fruit like raisins or chopped dates
- Chopped walnuts or pecans
- Oil-free granola
Related recipes
- Strawberry Overnight Oats
- Mango Overnight Oats
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats
- Cherry Overnight Oats
- Cinnamon Overnight Oats
- Vegan Pumpkin Overnight Oats
- Blueberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats
- Raspberry Overnight Oats
- Basic Overnight Oats with Flaxseed
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I hope you enjoy this recipe for applesauce overnight oats! If you like the recipe, feel free to rate it and leave a comment.
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Applesauce Overnight Oats
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
These applesauce overnight oats are perfect for meal prep and easy to put together. The recipe uses pumpkin pie spice and almond butter to make the oatmeal taste a little more like apple pie.
Ingredients
- ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ⅓ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ⅓ cup dairy-free milk
- 1 tablespoon ground flax seed
- 1-2 teaspoon maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or ground cinnamon)
- 1 tablespoon almond butter, optional
Toppings
- Diced apples
- Dried fruit like raisins or chopped dates
- Chopped walnuts or pecans
- Oil-free granola
Instructions
- Mix all of the ingredients in a jar or a container with a lid (except for any toppings).
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours but overnight is best.
- Before consuming give the oats a little stir and top with any toppings or leave as is.
Notes
How much maple syrup you need depends on how sweet your applesauce is and how sweet you want your oats. Adjust to suit your preferences.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes (+ 2 hours of soaking)
- Category: breakfast
- Method: no bake
- Cuisine: american
Keywords: applesauce overnight oats, overnight oats applesauce, overnight oats with applesauce
Mary
I added diced apples with the pumpkin pie spice and they tasted like apple pie. Thanks for the recipe!
★★★★★
Allie
I'm glad you enjoyed the recipe and thanks for leaving a comment and a rating.