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Cinnamon Overnight Oats in a glass jar topped with cinnamon sticks with a gold spoon and oats lying around it.
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Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats

These easy and delicious Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats will transform your mornings with a touch of convenience and a whole lot of flavor!  With just a handful of simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can have a week's worth of healthy breakfasts ready and waiting for you on busy mornings.  
Prep Time5 minutes
Refrigeration Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 5 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Calorie, Low Fat, Vegetarian
Servings: 1
Calories: 307kcal
Author: Dr. Sonali Ruder

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ½ cup milk, any type
  • 3 tablespoons vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup or other sweetener
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla
  • ½ cup old fashioned oats (use certified gluten-free oats to keep recipe gluten free)
  • 1 teaspoon chia seeds
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon

Optional Toppings:

  • Cinnamon, diced or grated apple, banana slices, peanut butter

Instructions

  • Stir the milk, yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla together in a small container like a mason jar or Tupperware.
  • Add the oats, chia seeds, and cinnamon.
  • Stir until well combined. Cover container with a lid and place in the refrigerator overnight (or at least 4 hours).
  • Before eating, stir the mixture. If needed, add a splash of milk to loosen it up. Then, add your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can add a sprinkle of cinnamon on top of the overnight oatmeal or add your favorite toppings like apples, bananas or peanut butter.  See my favorite toppings in the "How To Serve This Dish" section in the blog post for ideas. 
  • If you want to up the protein content of this dish, you can add a scoop of protein powder to these overnight oats.  Or try my popular High Protein Overnight Oats recipe, with 5 flavor variations. 
  • Use mason jars or these overnight oats containers for easy prep and storage.
  • In the morning, give the oats a nice stir, and then add some milk as needed to loosen it up before adding your toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 64mg | Potassium: 386mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 265IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 260mg | Iron: 2mg