The Best Creamy Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats
This creamy cinnamon roll overnight oats recipe is like having dessert for breakfast but healthy, easy to make, and great for on-the-go. It’s creamy and smooth with flavors of warm cinnamon, a hint of molasses and caramel and drizzled with a healthy icing to complete this delicious breakfast!
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I love when I wake up and my coffee and breakfast are ready to go! We all have those mornings (mostly Mondays for me) when we would prefer to just stay in bed rather than start the day. Overnight oats are one of the most convenient breakfasts for busy mornings (or you don’t feel motivated to cook anything).
These easy overnight oats can be made the night before and stored in a jar and are ready to go when you wake up!
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What are overnight oats?
Overnight oats are made by soaking rolled oats in milk and/or yogurt overnight. The oats absorb the liquid and create a creamy mixture that can be enjoyed cold or warmed up in the morning. It’s perfect when you need a quick breakfast or something to take on-the-go!
Ingredients
Notes:
- Old fashioned oats: You can substitute for quick oats or steel cut. Steel cut oats need to be soaked for at least 4 hours because of their tougher exterior.
- Coconut yogurt: I love the creaminess of coconut yogurt in this recipe, but feel free to substitute for another plant-based yogurt such as Greek yogurt, almond, or soy.
- Brown sugar: Creates a caramelized molasses flavor. You can sub for maple syrup if preferred.
- Oat milk or another plant-based milk such as coconut milk or almond milk
What is in the healthy icing?
- Coconut yogurt or another plant-based yogurt: You can use one that is sweetened
- Plant-based milk such as oat, soy or almond.
- Pure Maple syrup: To add just a touch of sweetness
- Lemon juice: Balances the sweetness
See recipe card for quantities.
Equipment
- Large bowl for mixing overnight oats (optional- can just mix in mason jar if preferred)
- Small bowl for mixing icing
- Small mason jar (2) or glass container
Instructions
Step 1: In your mason jar or large bowl mix together all the dry ingredients: oats, brown sugar, chia seed, flaxseed, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
Step 2: Add in plant milk, yogurt, and vanilla extract. Mix with a spoon until combined.
Step 3: Divide into 2 mason jars or glass container. Cover and let it set overnight or at least 4 hours.
Step 4: In a small bowl mix together yogurt, lemon juice, maple syrup, and plant milk. Drizzle this over your final cinnamon roll overnight oats and enjoy! *Make the icing into a swirl shape just like a cinnamon roll! You can also top with a mixture of cinnamon sugar if desired!
Different Flavors
When I was growing up I tried so many different cinnamon roll flavors (chocolate chip was my favorite!). You can play around with fun flavors for these cinnamon roll overnight oats too.
- Cream cheese icing: Mix together some 2 tbsp softened vegan cream cheese with 1 tbsp powdered sugar and a splash of plant milk. Add more powdered sugar if you want it more sweet. Drizzle on top of your oats.
- Apple: Add diced apples in your overnight oats
- Chocolate: Add in some dairy-free mini chocolate chips and/or drizzle with melted dark chocolate
- Pumpkin: Perfect for the fall season! Add in some pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice into the cinnamon roll overnight oats.
Storage
These are a great make-ahead breakfast that can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days. Make sure they are in an airtight container or jar so they don’t get dried out.
FYI- If you plan to add other toppings don’t add them until you are ready to eat the overnight oats. Certain toppings such as granola, fresh fruit, or nuts will get soggy if sitting for multiple days in the fridge.
❓Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can heat up overnight oats if you prefer to eat them warm. Simply microwave them for 30-60 seconds or heat them on the stove over low heat until warm.
They last up to 5 days in the fridge (which makes them great for meal prep). Make sure they are in an airtight container so they don’t dry out.
Yes, you can use steel cut oats but they require a longer soaking time. Make sure to let them soak for a full 8 hours before eating.
Technically, no. The oats will start to soften and become creamy after ~4 hours hours. If you are using steel cut oats it will likely take the full 8 hours.
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PRO TIPS
- Old-fashioned oats create the creamiest texture for these overnight oats, but you can substitute with quick oats or steel cut if necessary (steel coats needs to sit for at least 8 hours).
- You can adjust the amount of liquid depending on how thick or thin you want your oats. In the morning you can add more oat milk if needed.
- Try out fun cinnamon roll flavors like chocolate chip, pumpkin, and more!
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Equipment
- 2 mason jar or glass jar with cover
- 1 spoon
- 1 Small bowl for mixing healthy icing
Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
- pinch salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp coconut yogurt another plant-based yogurt (such as almond)
- 1 cup oat milk or another plant-based milk
Optional: Healthy Protein Icing
- 1 tbsp coconut yogurt or another plant-based yogurt (such as almond)
- 1/2 tsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp oat milk or another plant-based milk such as soy or almond
Instructions
- In a medium size bowl mix together all the dry ingredients: oats, brown sugar, chia seed, flaxseed, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- Add in plant milk, yogurt, and vanilla extract. Mix with a spoon until combined.
- Pour into two small mason jars. Cover and let it set overnight or at least 4 hours.
- Once oats are set, give it a good stir and add more milk to adjust the thickness to your liking. Make your healthy icing (optional). In a small bowl mix together yogurt, lemon juice, maple syrup, and plant milk. Drizzle this over your final cinnamon roll overnight oats and enjoy!
Notes
- Use maple syrup in place of brown sugar
- Use any plant-based milk or yogurt if you don’t have coconut or oat
- Omit the healthy icing if preferred
- Make your icing into a swirl shape just like a cinnamon roll! You can also top with a mixture of cinnamon sugar if desired!
This is one of my favorite breakfasts. Perfect for prepping for a busy morning. I add some protein powder and it keeps me full for hours. Tastes like dessert!
Made this for my breakfast; absolutely delicious!
Honestly my favourite overnight oats.
Highly recommend! Wil eat again! 🙂
This was just THE absolute perfect afternoon pick me up – I train early, so I made it in the am before I left and it was the best treat in the afternoon, which is when I crave sweets – so so so so great!!! 10/10 recommend it as a breakfast, snack or literally whenever!!
Guess what? Kids super love this cinnamon roll overnight oats! It has a great flavor and the icing is super delicious! Such a keeper!
Every time I make these cinnamon roll overnight oats, they are perfect. It’s so delicious that kept me wanting for more. A great breakfast whenever I am in a rush! This is a must-try!
All the delicious flavors and comfort of a cinnamon roll, but with lots of good for you ingredients. Pinned so we can easily make it again!
Made this today using your recipe and the flavors were out of this world! Especially loved your tip for adding maple syrup instead of brown sugar. So delicious (-:
Yes ! Maple syrup is an easy sub – so happy you enjoyed it 🙂
Flavors are good and definitely quick and easy. I warmed mine in the microwave for 1 min with half a banana. That along with my coffee was a very delicious breakfast. Some suggestions are cut the brown sugar back to 1 tbsp and try cutting the cinnamon in half as well. Can always add either back afterwards. Typically in a half cup of oatmeal I might put 1 tsp of brown sugar. So 1 tablespoon for a cup is plenty sweet. Try coconut sugar as a slightly better substitute for regular brown sugar.