Creamy Cinnamon Overnight Oats
These creamy cinnamon overnight oats taste just like a cinnamon roll in a bowl! With only 5 simple ingredients, they're naturally sweet, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly, with no yogurt or bananas needed. The perfect cozy make-ahead breakfast.
Ingredients
- ½ cup milk, oat, almond, regular (plain or vanilla)
- ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats, gluten-free or regular
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds,
- 1 tablespoon real maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine. In a sealable jar or container, stir together the milk, oats, chia seeds, and maple syrup until the oats are fully submerged.
- Add the spices. Stir in the cinnamon and vanilla until combined.
- Chill. Seal and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight, up to 5 days.
- Stir and serve. Stir before serving and add a splash of milk if needed. Top with banana, walnuts, or a drizzle of maple syrup. Enjoy chilled.
Notes
Oats: Old-fashioned rolled oats give the best texture. Quick oats work but turn out softer. Don't use steel-cut, they stay too firm.
Add protein: Stir in a scoop of protein powder, or a spoonful of nut butter or yogurt in the morning. For a higher-protein bowl, try my high-protein overnight oats.
Chia seeds: These thicken the oats and add fiber. Swap for hemp hearts or flax, or leave them out and use a little less milk.
Sweetener: Maple syrup keeps these refined sugar-free. Honey works too.
Make it your own: Stir in a spoonful of nut butter or yogurt in the morning, or top with banana, berries, or granola right before eating.
Storage: Keeps in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 5 days. Stir and add a splash of milk before serving.
Make it gluten-free: Use certified gluten-free oats.
Nutrition
Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 169mg | Potassium: 252mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 289mg | Iron: 3mg
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