Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats
These healthy cinnamon roll overnight oats are so easy to make! With yogurt and almond milk, they're vegan, gluten-free, and great for both kids and adults. With a beautiful cinnamon-sugar swirl, each bite tastes like cinnamon buns! Prepare them ahead of time and enjoy the oats throughout the week for breakfast, lunch, or dessert.
Equipment
- 1 Large Mixing Bowl
- 1-3 Jars or Airtight Containers for Storing
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup dairy-free vanilla yogurt *see notes
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add the oats, chia seeds, sugar, cinnamon, and salt to a large mixing bowl. Stir all the dry ingredients together until evenly combined.1 ½ cup rolled oats, 2 tablespoons chia seeds, 2 tablespoons coconut sugar, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Add the yogurt, almond milk, and vanilla to the bowl. Mix thoroughly until fully combined. The mixture will seem thin now, but don't worry.½ cup dairy-free vanilla yogurt, 2 cups unsweetened almond milk, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and store in the fridge for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results. The oats will thicken as they chill. If the oats are too thick after chilling, stir in an extra splash of milk.
- Once chilled, transfer the oats to individual serving jars, adding extra sugar and cinnamon between layers of oats if desired. This gives the oats the beautiful cinnamon swirl in the jars.
- Enjoy the oats immediately and store leftovers in the fridge for 4-6 days. They can be enjoyed cold or warm.
Notes
Storage: Store the overnight oats in sealed jars or containers in the fridge for 4-6 days. You can freeze overnight oats without any toppings by placing the oats in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw the oats in the fridge overnight before serving. You can enjoy the oats cold or warm.
Yogurt: For vegan oats, use dairy-free yogurt. I like vanilla for the best flavor. You can also use greek yogurt or any protein yogurt. To make the oats without yogurt, just add an extra splash of almond milk to achieve the right consistency.
High Protein: Mix in a scoop of protein powder (vanilla or cinnamon flavor is great)!
Nutrition: The entire batch of oatmeal is about 840 calories, but depends on what yogurt you use. When split into two jars, each serving is 420 calories. Divide it into 3 small jars and each serving is 280 calories.