Description
A quick and easy Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats recipe that combines rolled oats with vanilla Greek yogurt, milk, cinnamon, chia seeds, and brown sugar to create a creamy, flavorful breakfast. Prepared the night before, it’s ready to eat cold or warmed up in the morning, and can be topped with a sweet cinnamon or icing drizzle for extra indulgence.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats (regular or gluten free)
- 3 tbsp vanilla Greek yogurt
- ½ cup milk of choice
- ½-1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- 2 – 3 tsp brown sugar (or maple syrup)
- pinch of sea salt (optional)
Cinnamon Drizzle (optional)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
Icing Drizzle (optional)
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp melted butter
- a drop of vanilla extract
- milk (add 1 tsp at a time to achieve desired thickness)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a jar or container with a tight seal, add 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 mix all the ingredients thoroughly.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Seal the container and place it in the refrigerator overnight to allow the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquids and flavors, softening them to a creamy consistency by morning.
- Adjust Consistency: In the morning, check the oats’ thickness. Add a little more milk if needed to loosen the mixture to your preferred consistency and stir well.
- Add Cinnamon Drizzle (optional): Whisk together 1 tablespoon of maple syrup and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon. Drizzle this mixture over the oats for a sweet cinnamon flavor enhancement.
- Add Icing Drizzle (optional): In a small bowl, whisk 3 tablespoons powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon melted butter, a drop of vanilla extract, and gradually add milk one teaspoon at a time until desired thickness is reached. Drizzle over the oats for a sweet, creamy topping.
- Serve: Enjoy your Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats cold straight from the fridge or warm them briefly if preferred.
Notes
- Use gluten-free rolled oats to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Adjust sweetness according to your taste with more or less brown sugar or maple syrup.
- The chia seeds help thicken the oats and add omega-3s and fiber.
- The recipe can be made vegan by selecting plant-based yogurt and milk.
- For best texture, do not skip refrigerating overnight.
- Optional drizzles add extra flavor but can be omitted for a lighter option.
