Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats

Cinnamon roll overnight oats are one of those overnight oat recipes that are perfect breakfast for when you know you're going to have busy mornings (along with coconut cream overnight oats).

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• Why You'll Love this Cinnamon Bun Overnight Oats Recipe
• Equipment
• Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats Ingredients
• Cream Cheese Protein Drizzle Ingredients
• How to Make Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats
• Variations & Substitutions
• Serving, Storing, & Making in Bulk
• Recipe FAQ
• Other Recipes You May Like
• Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats Recipe

Why You'll Love this Cinnamon Bun Overnight Oats Recipe

This easy overnight oats recipe takes minutes to put together and just sits in the refrigerator overnight. And then voila! The next day, you have a balanced breakfast packed with dietary fiber, unsaturated fats, protein, and so much flavor.

It's a delicious recipe with simple ingredients that give all the cinnamon roll flavors, which I'm a big fan of as a registered dietitian. They're like a creamy cinnamon roll with 8g fiber and 17g protein!

Equipment

• Small (minimum12-ounce) mason jar with a tight-fitting lid OR a small (minimum 12-ounce) airtight container (also with a tight-fitting lid) - you just want something that's airtight for when you store it in the fridge!
• Regular kitchen spoon - this is needed if you aren't able/don't want to shake the container (I usually put the lid on my mason jar and shake it, but stirring it works well too!).

Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats Ingredients

Full ingredients, measurements, and instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

• Old-fashioned oats - oats are a good source of complex carbohydrates because they contain fiber, which help maintain steady blood sugar levels. They also contain B vitamins and other nutrients that are important to our overall health! I highly recommend using regular old fashioned oats. Quick oats and steel-cut oats may result in a different texture after sitting overnight.
• Milk - the beauty of this recipe is you can use any type of milk you'd like! Cow's milk (like reduced-fat or skim milk) or non-dairy milk like soy milk, almond milk, coconut milk, cashew milk, and oat milk would work! I suggest using one that contains protein in order to make this a balanced breakfast (and keep you fuller longer).
• Greek yogurt (optional) - if you want to add high quality protein and probiotics, I love adding Greek yogurt! You can use plain or vanilla Greek yogurt. Either way, I recommend using low-fat over fat-free to prevent the oats from having that chalky texture. You can also use a vegan yogurt if you want to make these overnight oats vegan!
• Chia seeds - these tiny seeds pack a nutrition punch. They contain unsaturated fats, specifically omega 3 fatty acids, which are important for cardiovascular health, brain health, and decreasing inflammation in our bodies. They also add a nice little crunch!
• Dark brown sugar - classic cinnamon rolls are filled with a brown sugar (along with butter and ground cinnamon) filling so I had to add some in this recipe too! 🙂
• Ground cinnamon - what are cinnamon rolls without cinnamon, right?!
• Pure vanilla extract (optional) - this isn't totally necessary, but adds a subtle vanilla flavor that goes so well with these overnight oats!

Cream Cheese Protein Drizzle Ingredients

• Greek yogurt - this adds the tanginess that cream cheese usually has, but with more protein and probiotics!
• Stevia - I like using just a little bit of Stevia to give the drizzle some sweetness. You can use honey or pure maple syrup!
• Milk - any milk will do to thin the drizzle out so it's the perfect consistency.

How to Make Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats

Variations & Substitutions

• If you want to make cinnamon roll overnight oats without yogurt, you can absolutely omit the Greek yogurt in the oats themselves and skip the cream cheese drizzle.
• If you still want a "frosting," I recommend trying the cream cheese protein icing on these carrot cake oatmeal bars!
• Quick oats may work instead of old fashioned oats (I haven't tried this yet though!), but steel cut oats will not be a good substitute because of how little moisture they absorb.
• You can use flaxseeds instead of or in addition to chia seeds to add more unsaturated fats and nutrients!
• Light brown sugar or granulated sugar will work if you don't have dark brown sugar. You can also use Stevia or omit altogether if you want to lower the sugar content!
• If you don't like Greek yogurt or want extra protein, you can add protein powder to both the oat mixture and cream cheese drizzle!
• Adding diced granny smith apple gives these oats an apple pie flavor (and a great way to add some fresh fruit to your diet!).
• You could also add a Tablespoon of chopped pecans or walnuts for an extra crunch and more unsaturated fats!

Serving, Storing, & Making in Bulk

• SERVING: I slowly swirl the icing to make it look like a cinnamon roll (but you can drizzle it however you want!).
• You can pop these in the microwave or cook on the stove in a small saucepan if you want warm, cooked oats instead of cold overnight oats.
• STORING: If you have any leftovers or make these overnight oats in bulk, you can simply put them back in the refrigerator for up to 5 days!
• MAKING IN BULK: To make this recipe in bulk, I combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl or airtight container, stir, pop the lid on, store in the fridge, and then portion individual servings each day!
• Another pro tip - I'll portion the next morning's serving out the night before because busy mornings get a little hectic, so I can just grab the single container and go!

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