If you love caramel apples and cozy fall flavors, these Caramel Apple Overnight Oats are the perfect make-ahead breakfast! They’re creamy, sweet, and packed with cinnamon-spiced apples, making them taste like dessert while keeping you full and energized. The best part? No cooking needed—just mix, chill overnight, and enjoy in the morning!
Let’s get started.
What You’ll Need
For the Oats:
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- ½ apple, diced (Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Granny Smith)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds (for thickness)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tbsp maple syrup or honey
For the Caramel Drizzle:
- 1 tbsp sugar-free caramel sauce (plus extra for topping)
- ¼ tsp sea salt (for that salted caramel kick)
For Toppings (Optional but Delicious!):
- Extra caramel drizzle
- Chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- More cinnamon

Pro Tips
- Use a crisp apple! Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Granny Smith work best.
- Want it extra creamy? Add Greek yogurt or coconut cream.
- For a protein boost, stir in a scoop of vanilla protein powder.
- Make it dairy-free by using almond, oat, or coconut milk.
- Let the oats sit overnight for the best flavor!
Tools You’ll Need
- Mason jar (or airtight container)
- Spoon for stirring
- Small knife for dicing apples
Substitutions & Variations
- No caramel sauce? Use almond butter with a little maple syrup.
- No chia seeds? Swap for flaxseeds or reduce the milk slightly.
- Want extra crunch? Add granola or toasted nuts before serving.
Instructions
Step 1: Dice the Apple
Dice ½ an apple into small bite-sized pieces.

Step 2: Mix the Oats Base
In a mason jar, add rolled oats, milk, chia seeds, vanilla extract, cinnamon, maple syrup, and the diced apple. Stir well.

Step 3: Add the Caramel Drizzle
Stir in 1 tbsp caramel sauce and a pinch of sea salt for a rich, sweet flavor.

Step 4: Seal & Chill Overnight
Cover the jar and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours) to let the oats soak.

Step 5: Stir & Serve
In the morning, stir the oats and add a little extra milk if needed.

Step 6: Add Toppings & Enjoy
Drizzle with extra caramel, sprinkle cinnamon, and add chopped nuts.
AI Image Generator Prompt:
A close-up shot of a jar of Caramel Apple Overnight Oats, topped with a golden caramel drizzle, a light dusting of cinnamon, and a few chopped walnuts. The jar sits on white marble counters with hints of gold, taken with an iPhone 15 Pro, top-down shot used by recipe bloggers.

Leftovers & Storage
- Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- For meal prep, make multiple jars at once!
Wrap-Up
And that’s it—your Caramel Apple Overnight Oats are ready! They’re sweet, creamy, and packed with warm fall flavors, just like your favorite caramel apple dessert. Try them out, take a pic, and let me know how they turned out. Enjoy! 🍏🍯✨