Creamy Caramel Apple Overnight Oats Recipe with Granola and Pecans
A cozy and delicious overnight oats recipe featuring caramel-coated apples, toasted pecans, and crunchy granola. Perfect for busy mornings and chilly autumn days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (toasting pecans)
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes (including refrigeration)
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 cup (90g) rolled oats (old-fashioned)
- 1 cup (240ml) milk (whole milk preferred, almond or oat milk as dairy-free alternatives)
- ½ cup (120g) plain or vanilla Greek yogurt (dairy-free yogurt optional)
- 1 medium apple, peeled and diced (Honeycrisp or Fuji recommended)
- 2 tablespoons caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- ¼ cup (30g) chopped pecans, toasted
- ¼ cup (30g) granola
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Toast the pecans: Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add chopped pecans and toast for 3–5 minutes, stirring frequently until nutty and slightly darker. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Prepare the apples: Peel and dice one medium apple into small pieces. Toss with ground cinnamon to infuse flavor and prevent browning.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, Greek yogurt, caramel sauce, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Add maple syrup if desired for extra sweetness.
- Add oats and apples: Stir in rolled oats and cinnamon-coated apple pieces until well combined.
- Portion and refrigerate: Divide mixture evenly into two mason jars or airtight containers. Seal and refrigerate overnight or at least 6 hours.
- Serve: Stir oats well in the morning. Top each jar with granola and toasted pecans. Optionally drizzle extra caramel sauce on top.
- Enjoy cold or warm: Eat straight from the fridge or microwave for 30–45 seconds before adding granola and pecans if preferred warm.
Notes
[‘Toast pecans just before serving to maintain crunch.’, ‘Use Greek yogurt for creaminess and added protein.’, ‘Adjust milk amount if oats absorb too much liquid overnight.’, ‘For dairy-free, swap milk and yogurt with coconut milk and coconut yogurt.’, ‘Add spices like nutmeg or ginger for a spiced variation.’, ‘Replace pecans with pumpkin or sunflower seeds for nut-free option.’, ‘Add vanilla protein powder for extra protein boost.’, ‘Store leftovers in fridge up to 3 days; stir in milk before serving if thickened.’, ‘Add granola and pecans fresh each morning to keep crunchy.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (half of the p
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 13.5
Keywords: overnight oats, caramel apple, granola, pecans, easy breakfast, healthy breakfast, autumn recipe, creamy oats