Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Only 5 minutes to prep, then ready to enjoy right when you wake up.
- Creamy, cinnamon-spiced oats with a touch of sweetness.
- Customizable with your favorite milk and sweeteners.
- Can be eaten cold or warmed up, perfect for any preference.
- Great for busy mornings or meal prepping breakfast.
Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats (regular or certified gluten-free)
- 3 tablespoons vanilla Greek yogurt
- ½ cup milk of choice
- ½–1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 2–3 teaspoons brown sugar (or maple syrup)
- Pinch of sea salt (optional)
(Tip: You’ll find the full list of ingredients and measurements in the recipe card below.)
Directions
- Combine all ingredients in a sealable jar or container. Stir well to mix.
- Seal and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours) to allow oats to soak.
- In the morning, add more milk if the oats are too thick for your liking.
- Optional cinnamon drizzle: whisk 1 tablespoon maple syrup with ¼ teaspoon cinnamon and drizzle over the oats.
- Optional icing drizzle: whisk 3 tablespoons powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon melted butter, a drop of vanilla extract, and milk (add 1 teaspoon at a time) until desired consistency; drizzle over oats.
- Enjoy cold or warm it up before eating.
Servings and Timing
- Servings: 1
- Prep Time: 5–10 minutes
- Total Time: Overnight (minimum 4 hours soaking)
Tips
- Any sealed container works—no fancy jar needed.
- Store in the fridge up to 5 days for easy grab-and-go breakfasts.
- Ensure oats are certified gluten-free if needed.
Storage
Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Conclusion
These Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats are a quick, tasty, and nutritious way to start your morning with comforting cinnamon flavor and creamy texture. Perfect for meal prepping or busy days, they bring the joy of cinnamon rolls to a wholesome breakfast bowl.
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Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats
- Total Time: Overnight (minimum 4 hours soaking)
- Yield: 1 serving
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats combine cinnamon, rolled oats, and brown sugar for a creamy, cinnamon-spiced breakfast that’s ready to enjoy right when you wake up.
Ingredients
½ cup rolled oats (regular or certified gluten-free)
3 tablespoons vanilla Greek yogurt
½ cup milk of choice
½–1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon chia seeds
2–3 teaspoons brown sugar (or maple syrup)
Pinch of sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a sealable jar or container. Stir well to mix.
- Seal and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours) to allow oats to soak.
- In the morning, add more milk if oats are too thick.
- Optional cinnamon drizzle: whisk 1 tablespoon maple syrup with ¼ teaspoon cinnamon and drizzle over oats.
- Optional icing drizzle: whisk 3 tablespoons powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon melted butter, a drop of vanilla extract, and milk (1 teaspoon at a time) until desired consistency; drizzle over oats.
- Enjoy cold or warm before eating.
Notes
Use any sealed container; no special jar required.
Store in fridge up to 5 days for grab-and-go breakfasts.
Use certified gluten-free oats if needed.
- Prep Time: 5–10 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
