Description
Delicious and easy Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats that combine creamy Greek yogurt, rolled oats, chia seeds, and warming cinnamon for a nutritious and flavorful breakfast. Ready in just a few minutes and perfect for meal prep, these oats soak overnight to develop a soft texture and sweet cinnamon roll flavor, topped optionally with a smooth cinnamon-infused yogurt drizzle.
Ingredients
Scale
Overnight Oats Base
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Toppings
- Additional plain Greek yogurt (about ¼ cup)
- 1 tablespoon icing sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk (any kind)
- Additional ground cinnamon for sprinkling
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, add rolled oats, chia seeds, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Stir well to evenly distribute all dry ingredients.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the unsweetened almond milk, plain Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and all the ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Refrigerate: Transfer the oat mixture into individual jars or containers with lids. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight, to allow the oats and chia seeds to soften and the flavors to meld together beautifully.
- Prepare Topping (Optional): In a small bowl, whisk together additional plain Greek yogurt, icing sugar, and a splash of milk until smooth and creamy. Adjust the amount of milk to achieve the desired consistency.
- Serve: Before serving, stir the oats gently, then top with the prepared creamy yogurt mixture and sprinkle with additional ground cinnamon. Enjoy chilled directly or warm up slightly according to your preference.
Notes
- Use rolled oats for the best texture; instant oats will result in a mushier consistency.
- Feel free to substitute almond milk with any other milk or plant-based milk alternative.
- The sweetness level can be adjusted by varying brown sugar or using a natural sweetener of your choice.
- Overnight oats can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days, making it great for meal prep.
- The optional topping adds a lovely creamy sweetness reminiscent of cinnamon roll icing but can be omitted for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-cook, Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Keywords: cinnamon roll overnight oats, overnight oats, cinnamon breakfast, easy healthy breakfast, meal prep oats
