Description
Indulgent cinnamon roll overnight oats blend classic breakfast comfort with convenient morning preparation. Rich layers of creamy oats, warm spices, and sweet glaze promise a delightful start you’ll savor from first spoonful to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (or non-dairy yogurt)
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup raisins or chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the base ingredients in a large mixing bowl or jar, thoroughly blending rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, salt, and brown sugar until evenly distributed.
- Enhance the mixture with optional texture enhancers like raisins or chopped nuts, which will contribute additional depth and crunch to the overall flavor profile.
- Transfer the thoroughly mixed oats into a sealable container, ensuring all ingredients are completely submerged in the liquid to promote optimal flavor absorption.
- Refrigerate the sealed container for a minimum of 6-8 hours overnight, allowing the oats to soften and ingredients to harmonize completely.
- Upon removing from refrigerator, gently stir the mixture and adjust liquid consistency by adding small amounts of milk if the texture appears too dense or thick.
- Personalize the overnight oats with final garnishes such as an extra sprinkle of ground cinnamon, a drizzle of maple syrup, or a complementary dollop of yogurt to elevate the breakfast experience.
- Serve chilled, savoring the rich, creamy texture and complex flavor reminiscent of a classic cinnamon roll, transformed into a nutritious morning meal.
Notes
- Customize Liquid Base: Swap dairy milk with almond, oat, or coconut milk for dietary preferences or allergies, ensuring the same creamy texture and delicious flavor.
- Protein Power Boost: Add a scoop of vanilla or cinnamon-flavored protein powder to increase protein content, making the breakfast more filling and nutritionally balanced.
- Meal Prep Magic: Prepare multiple jars at once for a week’s worth of quick, grab-and-go breakfasts, saving time and ensuring a delicious morning meal every day.
- Texture Tricks: For a thicker consistency, use less milk or add extra chia seeds; for a lighter texture, increase liquid or blend in some additional yogurt before chilling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg