Description
This Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oatmeal is a creamy, delicious breakfast option inspired by the flavors of a classic cinnamon roll. Made with old-fashioned oats, warm cinnamon, chia and flaxseeds for added nutrition, and topped with a healthy plant-based yogurt icing, it’s perfect for a quick and wholesome grab-and-go meal prepared the night before.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
- pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup non-dairy milk of choice (soy preferred for extra protein)
- 2 tbsp coconut yogurt (or another plant-based yogurt such as almond)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Healthy Icing (Optional)
- 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
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the old-fashioned oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, chia seeds, ground flaxseed, and a pinch of salt. Stir well to evenly distribute all the dry components.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the non-dairy milk, coconut yogurt, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Stir thoroughly with a spoon until the ingredients are fully combined and the oats are soaking in the liquid.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Divide the mixture evenly into two small mason jars or airtight containers. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, allowing the oats and seeds to absorb moisture and soften.
- Adjust Thickness and Prepare Icing: Once set, give the oats a good stir. Add additional milk if needed to reach desired consistency. In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut yogurt, lemon juice, maple syrup, and oat milk to create a smooth, healthy icing.
- Serve and Enjoy: Drizzle the prepared icing over the overnight oats before serving for a delicious cinnamon roll flavor experience. Enjoy this nutritious and convenient breakfast!
Notes
- These cinnamon roll overnight oats deliver creamy texture with warm cinnamon flavor notes complemented by hints of molasses and caramel from the brown sugar.
- The chia seeds and ground flaxseed add fiber, omega-3s, and help thicken the oatmeal.
- Use soy milk for extra protein, but any plant-based milk works well.
- The healthy icing is optional but enhances the cinnamon roll-inspired taste.
- Perfect for meal prepping a quick, satisfying breakfast that requires no cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 71 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.01 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
