Cinnamon roll overnight oats are one of my favorite breakfast foods. They're sweet, creamy and packed with warm cinnamon spices. If you're looking for simple meal-prep ideas, overnight oats are an amazing solution. They're a seriously scrumptious option for busy mornings and perfect on the go.
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Overnight oats are so easy to whip up. And, you can make them with lots of different flavorings!
Try chocolate overnight oats, espresso overnight oats or matcha overnight oats.
If you prefer hot oatmeal, give my blueberry baked oatmeal cups a try. They are also great for meal planning and of course, extremely delicious.
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Overnight Oats For Life!
Meal prep: Cinnamon bun overnight oats are a great make-ahead breakfast.
Nutritious: Nutrient dense whole grain oats, chia seeds, hemp hearts and just a dab of maple syrup.
Fast: This quick, easy recipe can be made in 10 minutes flat with little cleanup. It's simple, fool-proof and straightforward.
Allergy friendly: Gluten-free friendly, egg free and easily made dairy free by using your favorite plant based milk.
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- Oats: Whole grain rolled oats are best, quick oats will work in a pinch.
- Mix-ins: Hemp hearts and chia seeds. Hemp hearts add nice nutty flavor, but you can leave them out if preferred.
- Sweetener: I've made this recipe with both maple syrup and brown sugar. Both are super tasty!
- Ground cinnamon: I use a half teaspoon, you can add a little more or less if desired. A sprinkle of nutmeg would also be a delicious addition.
- Sea salt: Or regular table salt.
- Pure vanilla extract: Or imitation vanilla.
- Milk: Dairy or non-dairy milk can be used in this recipe. I like using oat milk, almond milk or coconut milk.
- Optional toppings & mix-ins: Whipped cream, toasted pecans, fresh berries or fruit, granola, toasted coconut flakes, extra cinnamon, espresso powder, etc.
How To Make Cinnamon Overnight Oats
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Combine dry ingredients:
- Add old fashioned oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, hemp hearts and sea salt to a jar or bowl. Mix ingredients together with a spoon or miniature whisk.
Add wet ingredients:
- Measure milk, vanilla extract and maple syrup into the jar. Stir again!
- Cover jar with a lid and chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours.
Toppings:
- When oats are done chilling, give them a good stir.
- Add toppings like whipped cream, extra cinnamon, more hemp hearts, granola, berries and more. Enjoy!
Expert Tips
- Chill time: Though they're referred to as overnight oats, you can enjoy after soaking about 2 hours.
- Large batch: Instead of individual servings, make one big batch of oats and scoop into containers as needed.
- Milk: Use extra milk for thinner oats and less for thicker.
- Protein-packed: Add a scoop of your favorite protein powder. You can also mix in Greek yogurt for extra protein!
Serving Suggestions
Overnight oats are really yummy all on their own. Of course, they go perfectly with a big cup of hot coffee.
They also pair nicely with savory breakfast foods like sausage, bacon or fluffy scrambled eggs.
Special Equipment
I really like these 7oz glass jars. They include lids and are perfect for easy transportation. You can also use a small bowl or tupperware.
A mini whisk is handy for making overnight oatmeal, but a spoon will do just fine!
How To Store
Store oats in a mason jar or airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. I personally feel the flavor is better within the first 3 days.
If desired, stir in an additional splash of milk before eating. I like doing this to add extra creaminess and to thin my oats out a little. They can get pretty thick over time!
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Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats
Equipment
- 7 oz jars *I like these jars, but you can use any container you like!
- Mini whisk *Optional, a spoon also works.
Ingredients
- ½ cup whole grain rolled oats *see note below
- 2 teaspoons chia seeds *or ground flax seed
- 2 teaspoons hemp hearts *optional but SO delicious
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of sea salt *or regular table salt
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract *or imitation
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup *or brown sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened oat milk *or any type of milk you like!
Optional toppings:
- Whipped cream, extra cinnamon, extra hemp hearts, granola, fresh fruit, nuts, etc.
Recipe notes:
Oats: Quick oats will also work though I prefer the taste of whole grain.Instructions
- Add dry ingredients to a jar or bowl and whisk well.½ cup whole grain rolled oats, 2 teaspoons chia seeds, 2 teaspoons hemp hearts, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, Pinch of sea salt
- Add wet ingredients and mix again until well combined.1 tablespoon pure maple syrup, ½ cup unsweetened oat milk, ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Cover and chill/soak in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Add desired toppings and enjoy!
Storage:
- Store in jar or airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. I personally feel the flavor is better within the first 3 days.If desired, stir in an additional splash of milk before eating. This will thin oats a bit and add creaminess. They can get pretty thick over time.
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