Take overnight oats to a whole new level with this fall-inspired caramel apple overnight oatmeal smoothie. Thick and creamy, it’s got that stick-to-your-ribs feeling of a bowl of oats that’ll keep you satisfied for hours. Vegan, gluten-free, and packed with plant-based protein and fiber, this smoothie makes a healthy and easy breakfast or snack!
I was seriously tempted to call this smoothie ‘A Cup o’ Fall.’ Or even ‘A Hug in a Mug.’
But seeing as the former is bad for SEO and the latter has already been claimed by the brew of the gods (read: coffee), I decided to go with something a little more obvious and dubbed this delightful cup ‘o fall a caramel apple overnight oatmeal smoothie instead. Not as cutesy and fun, maybe, but at least it gets the point across.
Well… kind of.
I suppose the ‘caramel’ part could be a bit misleading considering there’s no caramel caramel in this smoothie (I know, I know), but there’s nature’s caramel (read: dates)…. which is even better if you’re looking for a healthy breakfast or snack; and I always am, because… hi… those two things make up at least 75% of my diet.
So. This smoothie. This ridiculously creamy and comforting smoothie that instantly fills your mind with images of chunky knit sweaters, soft brown boots, and warm sunlight streaming through golden leaves…. It’s good stuff.
And — yes — that was the lamest excuse for a recipe description ever, but my mind kind of got lost in a fall-induced happy place and that’s the best it could come up with. Sorry.
Let’s try again…
This smoothie… is basically a blended up bowl of oatmeal. And I realize that might sound a little strange if you’ve never tried putting oats in your smoothies before, but you need to give it a shot because it will change.your.LIFE. I promise.
Say goodbye to thin, runny smoothies that leave you feeling unsatisfied and hungry again in half an hour, and say hello to the creamiest, doughiest, and most satisfying smoothies ever…
See that? Totally spoon-worthy.
Oats are great in smoothies because not only do they work wonders on the creaminess front, but they add a little bit of extra fibre and protein to help keep you fuller longer. There’s nothing worse than finishing a meal or snack only to start feeling peckish again 30 minutes later, but I promise you won’t have that issue with this guy.
And while I know apples may not be the first fruit that comes to mind when you think smoothie (bananas hold that spot for me), I encourage you to broaden your horizons and toss an apple in your blender [along with the rest of the ingredients]. The result is a creamy and comforting smoothie that tastes like apple pie and is perfect for this time of the year. Enjoy!
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Caramel Apple Overnight Oatmeal Smoothie
- Total Time: 3 hours 5 mins
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
Ingredients
- ½ cup (40 g) rolled oats**
- 1 Tbsp (7 g) chia seeds
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 medium apple, peeled and cored (~120 g)
- 2 Medjool dates, pitted (30 g)
- 1 cup (240 ml) unsweetened vanilla almond milk***
Instructions
- The night before, add all the ingredients to the bowl of your blender and give it a stir to ensure that everything is well combined. Cover and place in the fridge for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight.
- The next morning, blend until a smooth and creamy consistency is reached, adding more milk if the smoothie is too thick. Transfer back to a bowl or glass, add desired toppings, and enjoy!
Notes
* Cook time refers to chilling time. ** Be sure to use certified gluten-free oats if you need this to be gluten-free. You can also reduce the oats to ⅓ cup and add a scoop of your favourite protein powder. *** If smoothie is too thick, add a few extra splashes of milk to the blender.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 3 hours
Looking for more creamy oatmeal smoothie recipes? Try one of these!
Oatmeal Cookie Dough Smoothie
Chocolate Overnight Oatmeal Smoothie
Almond Joy Overnight Oatmeal Smoothie
Banana Latte Overnight Oatmeal Smoothie
Hot Chocolate Breakfast Smoothie
Another of my top favorites so far! Instead of the dates, since I don’t have any, I use 1tbs of pure maple syrup. And I love how it turns out!
Maple syrup is one of my favourite sweeteners! I’m glad to hear that it works in this, and I’m glad you like the smoothie too 😀
This looks yummy! I don’t have any dates in the pantry… is there anything else that would work as a substitute? Or would the flavor be much different if I just left them out?
The dates are mostly for sweetness, S, and a little bit of the caramel flavour. You could probably sub them with maple syrup or honey, though. Start with a tablespoon and adjust to taste.
Think it would work with a handheld immersion blender rather than the big noisy guy? I’m the first one up in my house by a LONG shot and I’d hate to wake everyone up blending this glass of deliciousness. 🙂
I think it should, Karen!
Oooh, this looks SO good! Pinning!
hi amanda,
do you think this would work with steel cut oats?cos i have a big tin of steelcut oats i have no idea what to do with.
I want to say yes since all oats should absorb liquid the say way, but I’ve never tried it myself so I can’t say 100% for sure!
I didn’t have time for the overnight part of it, so I left the oats out. I used vanilla protein powder and added some freshly grated nutmeg- excellent post workout Fall smoothie! Thanks for the recipe!
Well I’ll be damnned if that doesn’t taste EXACTLY like a spiced caramel apple! I set this up last night and enjoyed it this morning with the addition of some spinach to turn it green. Oh man was it GOOOOOOOOOD!
Way to go with the spinach! I’m glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for the great review.
Ah! I love the idea of an overnight smoothie. This seriously sounds like fall in a glass. Definitely going to through it into my breakfast line-up!
You did it again! This caramel-y, apple-y, oat-y smooth-y sounds pretty amaz-balls!! I’m all about the oats and chia and the DATES!! Love putting dates in a smoothie. I have never thought about leaving everything in the fridge overnight to get it going for the whirrrrring of the blender the next morning. I’ll definitely be adding this to my morning repertoire.Thanks for another great smoothie recipe.
I hope you like it, Gracie! Letting it sit overnight just makes it sooooo much creamier.
Wow, yum! This couldn’t sound any more incredible! I cannot wait to try this! It has all of my favorite flavors blended into one, healthy smoothie!
I LOVE apples in my smoothie…Sometimes I will leave half and dice it up and put it at the bottom of my mason jar for some extra crunch. Definitely need to start adding oats back into my smoothies. My smoothies lately have been too watery!
I love the idea of leaving bits of whole apple in the bottom! Definitely have to try that!
Caramel apple is such a comforting fall flavor and I love the addition of oats to this smoothie for thickness! I look forward to trying it soon and sharing. Thank you!
I do love the sound of this smoothie, which is why I pinned it so I can make it this Fall. We haven’t gotten apples in our food share yet, although we did get a spaghetti squash last Thursday so I imagine they’re coming soon.
P.S. It was on of your smoothies which first got me to add oats. I liked it.
I like that you liked it. And I also need to get around to having another go at a spaghetti squash. I -almost- had one, once… but I let it sit in the pantry for too long and it started sprouting little alien arms.
Give this to snow-bloody-white.
I would, but… I eated it 😳
I actually loved that recipe description! My mind instantly went to apple cinnamon slash fall heaven. 🙂
But really, it doesn’t matter what you write because the pictures tell the story. It looks AMAZING!
This looks so good! I’m so ready for fall. I think that first thing that pops into my head is happiness because it’s my favorite time of year.
When I hear the word fall I think of apple fest and apple cider donuts! <3 Nothing says fall like donuts and cider!
Aaaand now I have the biggest craving for some donuts. Thanks for that 😛
omg, now I can’t wait until breakfast tomorrow! I have all these ingredients! This morning I had the Zucchini Greek Yogurt Pancakes and they were delish ♡
Glad you like the pancakes, Shelly! Hope you like this recipe as well 😀
i am definitely going to try these oat smoothie recipes. I always wonder who was the lucky person who just stumbled upon mixing these things up and creating something nobody would have ever thought about. I just think of hoodies when I think of fall. Have a great weekend.
This looks so nice, perfect for Autumn!
Yay! You heard my plea for more overnight oat smoothie recipes! Or maybe you just read my mind. There’s only one problem; I want this for breakfast, but it hasn’t been sitting overnight, so I’m going to have to wait alllllll the way to tomorrow morning to try this. 🙂 But that’s ok, I’ll just make your Chunky Monkey Greek Yogurt Pancakes for today. Yum.
Ok, honestly, when you say fall, I think for a brief second of the colors, smells and foods that store sell at this time of year. But then what lasts is what the reality of fall is to me: Fall= gray, overcast skies, rain, and darkening cold nights. But I’m glad some people out there enjoy this season! It makes it easier for me because I know someone is enjoying their favorite season. 🙂
Aww! The way I see it, there’s no avoiding fall, so might as well make the best of it, eh? And if you ended up trying this guy out, I hope you enjoyed it!
When I hear fall I think LEAVES and pumpkins. This smoothie looks grrreat, oats in smoothies is a must. Makes it more like a shake. The texture of this looks perfect. I want one as I read this while drinking my hug in a mug.
Shut the front door!!! I was so excited when I saw this pop up on Twitter! I am making this ASAP!
I hope you like it, Heather!
This smoothie is DIVINE! First thing that pops into my head when I hear “fall” = my favorite season is here.
Omg this looks so delicious!! All I need are dates to complete this recipe.
You can find really good ones at Costco for pretty cheap!
this is making me actually want fall to come now! caramel apple and pumpkin everything! This looks so good 🙂
I’m all about caramel apple flavor right now – we are on the same page! I love fall – first thing in my head is me as a kid in a huge pile of leaves getting excited for my birthday which is October 🙂
Lucky lady! Mine is in January which is probably the worst time to be born 😆 Cold as heck and everyone is suffering from a post-Christmas funk.
I don’t even like apple that much —> WAIT –> unless it’s cooked or blended. So you just won me over woman! <3 it!
The FIRST thing that pops in to my head…dieing leaves….the next things are yes, warm apple, spices, pumpkin, scarves, boots….and then the coming horrid cold and winter 😛 Hahaha!
Is it horrible that I don’t even mind the impending wither -that- much? I kind of need the snow for boarding 😛