Cinnamon roll overnight oats are really easy to make! This recipe is healthy, super creamy and filled with warming cinnamon spice. A perfect make-ahead, fall breakfast.
Have you tired Overnight oats? It is a breakfast staple in my house. Perfect for those busy weekday mornings when you still want a healthy and delicious breakfast.
This cinnamon overnight oats recipe makes a great mela-prep. I like to double the recipe and keep it packed up in the fridge and ready to go for breakfast.
Another one of my favourites for meal prepping breakfast are these Cinnamon Roll Chia Pudding or this Tiramisu Overnight Oats.
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Ingredients
Cinnamon roll overnight oats are super easy to make and requires just a few ingredients. See the list below.
For the full ingredient measurements, scroll down to view the recipe card at the bottom of the page.
- Rolled oats, or old fashion oats, they hold their shape and create texture in your overnight oats. I don’t recommend using quick cooking oats.
- Almond milk, or other plant-based milk.
- Greek style yoghurt, or other thick and creamy yoghurt. I prefer to use unsweetened and add maple syrup to sweeten this cinnamon overnight oat recipe.
- Chia seeds
- Maple syrup
- Vanilla extract
- Cinnamon
- Salt
- Greek style yoghurt, I like a thick and creamy yogurt. Vanilla skyr also works really well.
- Cinnamon, just a little dusting to top it all off.
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Follow along with the with the step-by-step photos below and for the full instructions see the recipe card at the bottom.
In a bowl, mix together the oats, chia seeds, cinnamon and a pinch of salt.
Add the almond milk, yoghurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract.
Mix well, cover and place in the fridge overnight or for at least 4 hours.
To serve, fill two glasses with the overnight oats and top yoghurt and a dusting of cinnamon.
Hint: I have sprinkled a little extra cinnamon over the overnight oat while spooning it in the serving glass. This is optional but I like the layered effect and the extra cinnamon flavour.
For another layered overnight oats recipe, try this Tiramisu Overnight Oats recipe.
Substitutions and Variations
- Gluten-free – Oats are naturally gluten-free, but can contain traces of gluten. To ensure these overnight oats gluten-free, only use certified gluten-free oats.
- Extra protein– Mix in 1 tabs of protein powder, you might have to add a little bit more milk.
- Toppings – For some crunch, top with some chopped nuts like pecans. A drizzle of maple syrup tastes great too.
- Vegan – To keep this cinnamon overnight oat recipe vegan, make sure to use a plant-based milk and yoghurt for topping.
This Healthy Salted Caramel Granola also tastes great for a crunchy topping.
Storage
This Cinnamon roll overnight oats recipe will keep for about 5 days if stored in an air tight container in the fridge. This makes it perfect for meal-prep!
Just keep in mind that the longer overnight oats sit, the more liquid the oats will soak up and you will end up with a thicker texture. If needed, you can stir in a little extra milk just before serving.
Overnight oats does not freeze well so I don’t recommend this.
Top tip
Overnight oats are usually served cold straight out of the fridge. But they can also be heated up in the microwave for a hot breakfast. Just heat your oats in the microwave in 30 sec intervals until they are piping hot. They might get a little thicker consistency when heated so I love to serve it with a little extra milk pored onto. Add your favorit toppings and enjoy!
For a hot breakfast also try these Chocolate Baked Oats, Pumpkin spice baked oats or this speedy Banana Cinnamon Oatmeal made in the microwave in minutes.
FAQ
Mixing in some chia seeds to your overnight oats will give it a creamy texture and extra nutrients. They are high in fibre, antioxidants and protein.
They hold their shape and create texture in your overnight oats. I don’t recommend using quick cooking oats because it will become very mushy when it sits.
This Cinnamon roll overnight oats recipe will keep for about 5 days if stored in an air tight container in the fridge. This makes it perfect for meal-prep!
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Cinnamon roll overnight oats are super easy to make! This recipe is healthy, super creamy and filled with warming cinnamon spice. A perfect make-ahead, fall breakfast.
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- ½ tablespoon cinnamon
- pinch of salt
- 1 cups almond milk
- 1 cup greek style yoghurt, unsweetened
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup greek style yoghurt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
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In a bowl, mix together the oats, chia seeds, cinnamon and a pinch of salt.
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Add the almond milk, yoghurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract.
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Mix well, let it sit for 5 min and mix well again. This is to prevent lumps forming from the chia seeds.
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Cover and place in the fridge overnight or for at least 4 hours.
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To serve, fill two glasses with the overnight oats and top yoghurt and a dusting of cinnamon.
Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
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