Gluten-Free Apple Walnut Overnight Oats
By the Gluten Free Recipes team ·
Start the day with a comforting bowl of warm spices, tender apples, and crunchy walnuts with these overnight oats. This recipe offers a delightful balance of sweet and nutty flavors, with a satisfyingly creamy texture that's perfect for a quick and wholesome breakfast.
At a glance: This easy breakfast recipe yields 4 servings in about 25 minutes (5 min prep, 20 min cook). It uses 8 ingredients — including certified gluten-free oats, cinnamon, nutmeg — and walks through 5 steps. Updated . Browse more breakfast recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Apple Walnut Overnight Oats: When preparing this breakfast recipe, oats are grown in rotation with wheat and frequently processed on shared equipment. Use only certified gluten-free oats (e.g., Bob's Red Mill GF, GF Harvest). Note: 5–10% of people with celiac disease also react to avenin, the protein in oats, even in certified-GF varieties — consult your doctor if you are newly diagnosed. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Apple Walnut Overnight Oats: This recipe relies on certified gluten-free oats to ensure it's safe for those avoiding gluten-containing grains. Always check labels on all packaged ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 cups certified gluten-free oats
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp nutmeg
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 0.5 cup chopped apple
- 0.25 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp chia seeds
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl or individual containers, combine the certified gluten-free oats, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir these dry ingredients together until they are well incorporated and fragrant, ensuring an even distribution of spices.
- 2
Pour in the unsweetened almond milk and add the chia seeds. Stir everything thoroughly to ensure the chia seeds are not clumped together and the oats are fully submerged in the liquid. This step begins the thickening process.
- 3
Gently fold in the chopped apple and chopped walnuts. Distribute them evenly throughout the oat mixture, making sure each serving will have a good balance of fruit and nuts. Stir in the maple syrup for sweetness.
- 4
Cover the bowl or containers tightly with lids or plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or preferably overnight, allowing the oats to soften and absorb the liquid, and the flavors to meld beautifully. The mixture will thicken considerably.
- 5
In the morning, give the overnight oats a good stir. If the mixture is too thick for your liking, you can add a splash more almond milk to reach your desired consistency. Serve chilled, or gently warm them in a saucepan for about 5 minutes for a comforting hot breakfast.
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Tips & Notes
- Certified gluten-free oats vary by cut; any cut works in no-bake recipes, but certified gluten-free rolled oats hold their shape better when baked.
- Any plant-based milk works here — oat milk (certified GF) gives the richest mouthfeel; almond milk keeps it lighter.
- Grade B (now labeled 'Grade A Dark') maple syrup has the most intense flavor for cooking.
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