Description
Delight in a cozy and nutritious breakfast with these Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats. Creamy vanilla Greek yogurt, warming cinnamon, and a touch of sweetness come together in this easy, no-cook recipe that you prepare the night before for a convenient and satisfying start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Overnight Oats Base
- 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)
Cinnamon Drizzle (Optional)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Icing Drizzle (Optional)
- 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, and a pinch of sea salt if using. Stir thoroughly to mix all ingredients evenly.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Seal the container tightly and place it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the oats and chia seeds to soak and soften, creating a creamy texture.
- Adjust Consistency: In the morning, check the texture of the oats. If they are too thick, add a little more milk and stir to reach your desired consistency.
- Prepare Cinnamon Drizzle (Optional): Whisk together 1 tablespoon of maple syrup with ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon until smooth. Drizzle this flavorful syrup over the oats for an extra cinnamon kick.
- Prepare Icing Drizzle (Optional): In a small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons of powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon melted butter, a drop of vanilla extract, and gradually add milk one teaspoon at a time until the drizzle reaches your preferred thickness. Drizzle this over the oats for a sweet, cinnamon roll-inspired finish.
- Serve: Enjoy your cinnamon roll overnight oats cold straight from the fridge or warm them slightly if preferred before eating.
Notes
- Use certified gluten-free oats if gluten sensitivity is a concern.
- Adjust sweetness by increasing or decreasing the brown sugar or maple syrup to your taste.
- Chia seeds help thicken the oats and add extra fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
- The optional drizzles replicate the cinnamon roll flavors but can be omitted for a simpler breakfast.
- Overnight oats keep well refrigerated for up to 2 days.
