# Apple-Cinnamon Overnight Oats with Toasted Barley
Canonical URL: https://thefoodthatshapedus.com/recipes/apple-cinnamon-overnight-oats
Publication state: published
Updated: 2026-07-28
Primary keyword: apple-cinnamon overnight oats recipe
A practical, source-aware recipe for apple-cinnamon overnight oats, with the history kept close to the method.
## Timing and Yield
- Prep: 12 minutes
- Cook: 8 minutes
- Total: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 jars
## Ingredients
- 160 g rolled oats
- 80 g cooked pearl barley
- 500 ml milk or oat drink
- 180 g plain yogurt
- 1 apple, grated
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- Pinch of salt
## Method
1. Toast the barley: Toast the cooked barley in a dry skillet until lightly crisp at the edges; cool.
   Step image: https://thefoodthatshapedus.com/images/recipes/steps/apple-cinnamon-overnight-oats-step-1.webp
   Image description: Step 1: Toast the barley for Apple-Cinnamon Overnight Oats.
2. Mix: Combine oats, milk, yogurt, apple, cinnamon, maple syrup, and salt.
   Step image: https://thefoodthatshapedus.com/images/recipes/steps/apple-cinnamon-overnight-oats-step-2.webp
   Image description: Step 2: Mix for Apple-Cinnamon Overnight Oats.
3. Portion: Divide among four jars and top with toasted barley.
   Step image: https://thefoodthatshapedus.com/images/recipes/steps/apple-cinnamon-overnight-oats-step-3.webp
   Image description: Step 3: Portion for Apple-Cinnamon Overnight Oats.
4. Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours before serving.
   Step image: https://thefoodthatshapedus.com/images/recipes/steps/apple-cinnamon-overnight-oats-step-4.webp
   Image description: Step 4: Chill for Apple-Cinnamon Overnight Oats.
## Storage
Cool completely, cover, and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat only when the texture benefits from it.
## History Context
Cold-soaked oats are modern convenience food built from northern grain traditions and dairy preservation.
## Primary Image
- URL: https://thefoodthatshapedus.com/images/recipes/variants/apple-cinnamon-overnight-oats/apple-cinnamon-overnight-oats-og.webp
- Description: Apple-Cinnamon Overnight Oats, presented as a food-focused editorial visualization by The Foods That Shaped Us.
- Status: editorial-placeholder
## Sources
1. Whole Foods Market Forecasts the Top Food and Beverage Trends for 2026. Whole Foods Market. https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/company-info/newsroom/news-releases/whole-foods-market-forecasts-the-top-food-and-beverage-trends-for-2026