Description

This Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats recipe combines creamy vanilla Greek yogurt, rolled oats, and warm cinnamon flavors for a delicious and nutritious make-ahead breakfast. Sweetened with brown sugar or maple syrup and enriched with chia seeds, these oats soak overnight to create a perfectly soft and flavorful meal that can be enjoyed cold or warmed up, complete with optional cinnamon or icing drizzles for an indulgent touch.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

½ cup rolled oats (regular or certified gluten-free)
3 tablespoons vanilla Greek yogurt
½ cup milk of choice
½–1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon chia seeds
2–3 teaspoons brown sugar (or maple syrup)
Pinch of sea salt (optional)

Optional Cinnamon Drizzle

1 tablespoon maple syrup
¼ teaspoon cinnamon

Optional Icing Drizzle

3 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon melted butter
1 drop vanilla extract
Milk (1 teaspoon at a time to adjust consistency)

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Instructions

Combine Ingredients: In a sealable jar or container, mix the rolled oats, vanilla Greek yogurt, milk, cinnamon, chia seeds, brown sugar (or maple syrup), and optional pinch of sea salt thoroughly until well incorporated.
Refrigerate Overnight: Seal the container and place it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the oats and chia seeds to soak and absorb the liquid, softening the mixture.
Adjust Consistency: In the morning, if the oats are too thick, add a little more milk and stir gently to reach your preferred consistency.
Prepare Cinnamon Drizzle (Optional): Whisk together 1 tablespoon maple syrup and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, then drizzle this mixture over the soaked oats to enhance the cinnamon roll flavor.
Prepare Icing Drizzle (Optional): In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon melted butter, a drop of vanilla extract, and add milk one teaspoon at a time until the icing reaches a drizzle-able consistency; then drizzle over the oats.
Serve and Enjoy: Consume the oats cold directly or warm them slightly before eating according to your preference.

Notes

Use certified gluten-free rolled oats if you require a gluten-free version.
Vanilla Greek yogurt adds creaminess and protein; plain yogurt can be substituted but will alter the flavor.
Adjust sweetness to taste by varying brown sugar or maple syrup amounts.
The optional drizzles enhance the cinnamon roll flavor but are not necessary.
This recipe is perfect for meal prepping and can be stored refrigerated up to 3 days.
For a vegan version, use plant-based yogurt and milk, and substitute butter with coconut oil or vegan margarine for the icing drizzle.