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Apple Pie Protein Shake in a glass jar topped with diced apples and cinnamon

Apple Pie Overnight Oats

Imagine waking up to the comforting aroma of warm apple pie, but in a chilled, creamy, protein-packed breakfast. Each spoonful delivers the sweet crunch of fresh apples, the earthy warmth of cinnamon and nutmeg, and the rich, nutty texture of walnuts, all blended into a smooth, satisfying oat base. The addition of vanilla whey protein and Greek yogurt makes this a filling, muscle-fueling way to start your day – dessert flavors included.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 317
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • ¼ cup oats dry
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ scoop ≈15 g vanilla whey protein powder
  • ½ cup apple diced
  • 1 tbsp chopped walnuts
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp ground allspice
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Whisk or spoon
  • 1 Jar or airtight container
  • 1 Measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Microwave

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, almond milk, vanilla extract and protein powder until smooth.
  2. Pour this mixture into a jar or airtight container.
  3. Add the oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. Stir well.
  4. Stir in the diced apple, chopped walnuts and honey (or maple syrup) until evenly distributed.
  5. Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours).
  6. In the morning, give it a good stir, then enjoy cold or heat it up if preferred.

Notes

This recipe is available in the Diet Maker app, where you can add it to your meal plan and edit it to match your nutrition targets. The app is free to use and available on both the App Store and Google Play.

Substitutions

Dietary Restrictions & Preferences:

Unsweetened almond milk (½ cup): Replace with unsweetened soy milk (½ cup) for a higher-protein, soy-based alternative.

Plain Greek yogurt (¼ cup): Substitute with dairy-free Greek-style coconut yogurt ( ¼ cup) for a lactose-free or vegan option.

Vanilla whey protein powder (15 g / ½ scoop): Replace with plant-based vanilla protein powder (15 g / ½ scoop) for a vegan-friendly version.
Availability & Convenience:

Fresh apple (75 g / ½ cup diced): Swap for unsweetened applesauce (75 g / ¼ cup) if fresh apples aren’t available.

Maple syrup (1 tsp): Substitute with honey (1 tsp) or agave syrup (1 tsp) based on preference or pantry availability.
Flavor & Texture Adjustments:
Chopped walnuts (7 g / 1 tbsp): Replace with chopped pecans (7 g / 1 tbsp) for a softer, buttery flavor or almonds (7 g / 1 tbsp) for extra crunch.

Ground nutmeg (¼ tsp): Use pumpkin pie spice (¼ tsp) for a sweeter, more aromatic profile.

Vanilla extract (½ tsp): Swap with vanilla bean paste (½ tsp) for a richer vanilla flavor.
Nutritional Modifications:
Chopped walnuts (7 g / 1 tbsp): Replace with chia seeds (7 g / 1 tbsp) to lower fat and increase omega-3 and fiber content.

Maple syrup (1 tsp): Reduce to ½ tsp or omit entirely to lower sugar and calories.