Description
This Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats recipe offers a quick, nutritious, and delicious breakfast option inspired by the flavors of a cinnamon roll. Made by soaking rolled oats with vanilla Greek yogurt, milk, cinnamon, chia seeds, and a touch of sweetness overnight, it creates a creamy and satisfying meal that can be enjoyed cold or warmed up. Optional cinnamon and icing drizzles enhance the flavor, making it a perfect, hassle-free morning treat.
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)
Optional Cinnamon Drizzle
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Optional Icing Drizzle
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon melted butter
- A drop of vanilla extract
- Milk, 1 teaspoon at a time (for consistency)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a sealable jar or container, combine rolled oats, vanilla Greek yogurt, your choice of milk, cinnamon, chia seeds, brown sugar or maple syrup, and a pinch of sea salt if using. Stir well to ensure all ingredients are mixed thoroughly.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Seal the container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. This allows the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid, softening and blending the flavors together.
- Adjust Consistency: In the morning, check the oats. If they are too thick for your liking, add more milk to loosen the mixture and stir well.
- Prepare Cinnamon Drizzle (Optional): Whisk together 1 tablespoon of maple syrup with ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon. Drizzle this over the oats for an extra cinnamon roll flavor boost.
- Prepare Icing Drizzle (Optional): In a small bowl, whisk 3 tablespoons of powdered sugar with 1 teaspoon melted butter, a drop of vanilla extract, and milk added one teaspoon at a time until the icing reaches a pourable consistency. Drizzle this over the oats to add a sweet finishing touch.
- Serve: Enjoy the overnight oats cold straight from the fridge or warm them slightly if preferred before eating.
Notes
- You can substitute milk of choice with dairy-free alternatives like almond, oat, or soy milk for a vegan option (omit yogurt or replace with vegan yogurt accordingly).
- Adjust the sweetness by using your preferred sweetener or omitting sugar completely for a less sweet version.
- Adding chia seeds increases fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, making this breakfast more nutritious.
- If warming, gently heat the oats on the stovetop or microwave to avoid curdling the yogurt.
- Use certified gluten-free oats if you have gluten intolerance or celiac disease.
- Customize toppings by adding nuts, fruits, or seeds for extra texture and flavor.
