Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats
Wake up to creamy, delicious Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats—an easy and quick breakfast packed with warm cinnamon flavor. This nutritious recipe combines the comforting taste of a cinnamon roll with wholesome oats for a smooth, pudding-like texture that’s perfect for a busy or leisurely morning. With simple ingredients and effortless preparation, enjoy a cozy, flavorful start to your day.
- Author: Nina
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6+ hours (including refrigeration time)
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-cook, Refrigerate
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- A pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup milk of choice (dairy or plant-based)
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Mix-ins and Toppings
- Almond or peanut butter (for nut butter swirl)
- Fresh apples, raisins, or chopped dates
- Protein powder (optional for protein boost)
- Nutmeg or ginger (for additional spices)
- Chopped pecans or walnuts
- Cinnamon powder
- Extra fruits like plump raisins or diced apples
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Mix the rolled oats, chia seeds, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt in a bowl or mason jar to create the flavorful oat base that will soak overnight.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup or honey, and vanilla extract. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and the oats are fully saturated.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Cover the container and place it in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, allowing the oats to absorb the liquids and soften into a creamy texture.
- Stir and Customize Before Serving: In the morning, stir the oats well. Add any desired toppings such as chopped nuts, fresh fruit, a swirl of nut butter, or extra cinnamon for added flavor and crunch.
Notes
- Use rolled oats, not quick oats, to maintain the perfect creamy chewiness.
- Measure liquids carefully to achieve a thick but spoonable consistency.
- Don’t skip chia seeds; they add nutrition and naturally thicken the oats.
- Adjust sweetness after soaking by adding more maple syrup if needed.
- Double the recipe to prepare multiple servings ahead of time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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