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Savor the cozy sweetness and creamy texture of Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats. You get that fresh bakery cinnamon kick with hardly any effort. It’s the ultimate easy breakfast, and you don’t even need the oven! I love how simple it is to make it your own, and every chewy spoonful feels like dessert that’ll actually keep you full.
The first batch I ever tried totally surprised me—my fridge smelled like a bakery by breakfast. Now it’s my go-to on Sunday nights so weekday mornings start off a little special.
Irresistible Ingredients
- Cinnamon: Needed for those warm, bold flavors—fresh is best if you can find it
- Maple syrup: Makes it sweet with that yummy depth only maple brings
- Brown sugar: Gives the swirl that rich gooey taste—pick soft, lump-free sugar for easy mixing
- Coconut oil: Melts into the swirl for mega flavor—butter’s a classic swap if you want an old-school bakery vibe
- Greek yogurt: Bumps up the protein and gives that creamy tang—plain or vanilla works best
- Chia seeds: Pump up the fiber and thicken things up—they’re handy but not a must
- Almond milk: Makes everything blend smooth, especially if you use unsweetened
- Vanilla extract: Adds that dreamy bakery smell and rounds out the sweetness
- Rolled oats: Old-fashioned are best for soaking in all the goodness and giving a creamy bite
- Cinnamon (for the swirl): Toss extra in for a spicy boost to the swirl
Simple Step Guide
- Serve and Top:
- After a full chill, just stir well in the jar and pile on extra toppings—add fruit, more yogurt, or some extra cinnamon if you like. Grab it cold for speed or warm it up if you want cozy.
- Pack and Chill:
- Spoon the oat mix into jars, layering with cinnamon swirl mix so you get stripes. Cap and stash them in the fridge at least eight hours for max flavor and fluffy oats.
- Swirl into the Oats:
- Spoon cinnamon swirl all over the oat base. Swish the swirl through with a spoon’s back so you get pretty stripes, not a full blend.
- Make the Cinnamon Swirl:
- Mix brown sugar, coconut oil, and cinnamon in a little bowl. Stir until it’s like wet sand and everything’s basically blended together.
- Mix the Base:
- Toss rolled oats, yogurt, almond milk, chia seeds, cinnamon, vanilla, and maple syrup into a bowl. Mix slow and steady so nothing clumps and the chia gets everywhere. If it looks super thick, splash in a bit more almond milk.
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The cinnamon swirl is the real magic here! It makes me think of lazy weekend mornings and cinnamon toast from my grandma when her kitchen was full. Now, I still get that good mood even when mornings are nuts.
Best Ways to Store
You can tuck these oats in the fridge for up to five days. Keep them sealed so they don’t grab weird fridge smells. They actually get silkier if they sit a day or two. If they’re too thick come breakfast, just stir in a splash of milk and you’re good.
Switch Things Up
If dairy’s not your thing, swap the yogurt for coconut or almond yogurt. Any kind of plant milk works—just use unsweetened and unflavored for best results. If there’s no brown sugar, try coconut sugar or even some date syrup. Quick oats will do the trick, but be ready for a softer bite.
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Ways to Serve
Toss in some chopped apples, raisins, or roasted pecans for crunch and extra sweet bits. Drop in vanilla protein powder if you want it to really fill you up. Want to go all-out? Drizzle more cinnamon swirl on top and serve in little jars so it feels almost like a breakfast sundae.
A Little Background
Overnight oats take old-fashioned porridge to the next level. You get all the comfort of classic oats with a cool quick-prep twist. Mixing in American-style cinnamon roll flavors with the Nordic overnight soak makes breakfast feel fancy, nourishing, and a little bit global.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Could I swap in another milk instead of almond?
For sure. Try dairy milk, oat milk, soy milk, or whatever fits your needs and taste buds.
- → Is Greek yogurt the only option?
Greek yogurt gives more creaminess and protein, but coconut yogurt or skipping yogurt entirely works if you want a dairy-free version or just a lighter feel.
- → What’s the minimum time to chill these oats?
Let them sit in the fridge at least 8 hours or just go overnight. That way everything blends and the oats get soft.
- → How can I make this more or less sweet?
You sure can. Shake up the maple syrup and brown sugar amounts, or switch to something like honey if that’s what you’ve got.
- → What else can I throw on top?
Go for bananas, nuts, nut butter, diced apples, or a bit more cinnamon for crunch or extra flavor.