Description
Delight in a cozy and nutritious breakfast with these Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats. Creamy Greek yogurt, warm cinnamon, chia seeds, and a touch of brown sugar come together for a flavorful, easy-to-make meal perfect for busy mornings. Simply mix, refrigerate overnight, and enjoy a comforting treat reminiscent of your favorite cinnamon roll without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats (regular or certified gluten-free)
- 3 tablespoons vanilla Greek yogurt
- ½ cup milk of choice (dairy or plant-based)
- ½–1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 2–3 teaspoons brown sugar or maple syrup
- Pinch of sea salt (optional)
Optional Cinnamon Drizzle
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Optional Icing Drizzle
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon melted butter
- A drop of vanilla extract
- Milk (1 teaspoon at a time to adjust consistency)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a sealable jar or container, add the rolled oats, vanilla Greek yogurt, milk, cinnamon, chia seeds, brown sugar (or maple syrup), and a pinch of sea salt if desired. Stir well to ensure all ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Seal the container tightly and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight, allowing the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid and soften, creating a creamy texture.
- Adjust Consistency: In the morning, check the thickness of your oats. Add additional milk if the mixture is too thick for your preference, and stir gently to combine.
- Add Optional Cinnamon Drizzle: If you like, prepare the cinnamon drizzle by whisking 1 tablespoon of maple syrup with ¼ teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Drizzle this over your oats for an extra cinnamon roll flavor boost.
- Add Optional Icing Drizzle: For a sweeter touch, whisk together powdered sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and a little milk (1 teaspoon at a time) until you reach a smooth, drizzle-able icing consistency. Drizzle this over the oats before serving.
- Serve and Enjoy: Enjoy your cinnamon roll overnight oats cold straight from the fridge or warm them slightly in the microwave if preferred.
Notes
- You can substitute Greek yogurt with regular yogurt or plant-based yogurt for a dairy-free option.
- Rolled oats can be replaced with gluten-free oats if needed.
- Maple syrup can be used instead of brown sugar for a natural sweetener.
- The chia seeds add extra fiber and help thicken the oats but can be omitted if desired.
- The optional drizzles enhance the cinnamon roll experience but can be skipped for a simpler version.
- Overnight oats can be stored refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-cook, soak
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1 cup)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
