Cinnamon Overnight Oats

This Cinnamon Overnight Oats recipe is a simple and delicious way to start your day. Packed with warm cinnamon spice and tender oats, it's perfect for meal prep for those busy weekday mornings.

It seems everyone needs a little help with busy mornings and what better way to start your day than a hearty, healthy and delicious breakfast ready when you wake up. That is the beauty of overnight oats, you simply add your favorite mix-ins, refrigerate, and enjoy first thing in the morning. If you love the idea of a simple breakfast that tastes like cinnamon roll overnight oats and has a pleasantly chewy and creamy texture, you have to check out this recipe.

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Ingredients that Matter

Overnight oats are incredibly simple to make. All you need are a handful of basic ingredients, along with toppings of your choice, and you have a delicious and easy breakfast. Here are the ingredients you'll need for this recipe:

• Rolled Oats. Old Fashioned Rolled Oats work best for overnight oats. You can use quick oats, but they may be a bit mushier than regular rolled oats. Steel cut oats will also work, but they produce a denser final product.
• Cinnamon. The main flavor of these overnight oats is cinnamon, but it's important not to overdo it! Cinnamon is strong, so aim for between ¼-1/2 teaspoon per serving.
• Flaxseeds or Chia Seeds. I like to add either ground flaxseeds or chia seeds for extra protein, fiber and vitamins and minerals. I recommend grinding whole flaxseeds as whole seeds don't absorb in your body as well as ground.
• Almond Milk. Use your favorite plant-based milk alternative (or regular milk, if that's what you prefer). Oat milk, soy milk, and even coconut milk are great non-dairy milk alternatives.
• Yogurt. I like to use yogurt in my overnight oats to amp up the nutrition. Use plain full-fat or a plant-based alternative, based on your preferences. Use Greek yogurt for a thicker overnight oat, if you'd like.
• Maple Syrup. You don't have to add sweetener to your overnight oats, but I strongly recommend adding just 1-3 teaspoons of pure maple syrup to balance the flavor. Honey is a great alternative.
• Vanilla Extract. A splash of vanilla extract adds diecious floral flavor to the overnight oats.

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How to Make Cinnamon Roll Flavor Overnight Oats

It's incredibly easy to make overnight oats (simply soak oats in liquid with various mix-ins for flavor). Once you learn the basics, you'll likely want to experiment with lots of variations. Here's how to I like to make cinnamon overnight oats.

Substitutions

There are plenty of substitutions you can make for this recipe based on your dietary needs or personal preferences. Here are some suggestions:

• Dairy-Free or Vegan - You can get the creaminess of regular milk by using your favorite plant-based yogurt. Use soy milk, almond milk, oat milk, or coconut milk if you are making this recipe dairy-free or vegan.
• Gluten-Free - Use certified gluten-free oats if you are making this recipe gluten-free (don't just assume all oats are gluten-free, because they are not!).
• Less Fat - Use a low- or no-fat plain yogurt to reduce some of the fat in this recipe.
• Sugar - Instead of using maple syrup, swap in brown sugar, honey, granulated sugar, or sugar alternatives.
• More Protein - If you want to up the protein, add some plain or vanilla protein powder. I generally don't use protein powder, but feel free to add a bit to each serving.

Equipment

This recipe uses very basic equipment. You simply need a storage vessel like a mason jar. I also recommend this Snapware Total Solution 24-Pc Glass Food Storage Container Set as it seals well and you can use dry erase markers to label them. And use a spice or Coffee Grinder to grind the flaxseeds.

Storage

This recipe makes one serving, but you can easily scale it up based on how many servings you want. Stored in the refrigerator, overnight oats will stay delicious for up to 5 days. I do NOT recommend trying to freeze overnight oats.

Serving Suggestions

What about toppings? Start with a drizzle maple syrup and a pinch of ground cinnamon. Here are some other suggestions:

• Chopped Pecans or Walnuts
• Bananas
• Fresh Berries
• Homemade Cinnamon Granola
• Chopped Apples or Pears
• Dollop with Greek yogurt

FAQ

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