Description
Cinnamon roll overnight oats are a nutritious twist on the classic cinnamon roll, combining rolled oats, creamy yogurt, warm spices, and sweet drizzles. Perfect for busy mornings, meal prep, or as a homemade treat. Easily made gluten-free, vegan, or low-sugar.
Ingredients
For the Oats:
– ½ cup rolled oats (regular or gluten-free)
– 3 tbsp vanilla Greek yogurt (substitute plant-based yogurt for vegan diets)
– ½ cup milk of choice (substitute almond, oat, or coconut milk for variety)
– ½–1 tsp cinnamon
– 1 tsp chia seeds
– 2–3 tsp brown sugar or maple syrup (substitute sugar-free sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit for low-sugar diets)
– Pinch of sea salt (optional)
For the Cinnamon Drizzle:
– 1 tbsp maple syrup
– ¼ tsp cinnamon
For the Icing Drizzle (Optional):
– 3 tbsp powdered sugar
– 1 tsp melted butter (substitute plant-based butter for vegan diets)
– A drop of vanilla extract
– Milk (add 1 tsp at a time until desired thickness)
Instructions
- In a jar or container that can be sealed, combine rolled oats, vanilla Greek yogurt, milk, cinnamon, chia seeds, brown sugar (or maple syrup), and a pinch of sea salt (if using). Stir well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Seal the container and store it in the fridge for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- In the morning, add more milk if needed to achieve your preferred consistency.
- For a cinnamon drizzle, whisk together 1 tbsp maple syrup and ¼ tsp cinnamon. For an icing drizzle, whisk powdered sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
- Drizzle over the oats. Enjoy warm or cold, depending on your preference.
Notes
– Use certified gluten-free oats: If you need the recipe to be gluten-free. Substitute plant-based ingredients for vegan diets.
– Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Freeze portions for longer storage; thaw in the fridge before serving. Avoid microwaving if possible.
– Customizations: Swap regular milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk for variety. Add chopped nuts, sprinkles, or fresh fruit for added complexity.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast / Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American / Healthy Breakfast
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: ~250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg