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When you crave a cinnamon roll for breakfast, make these creamy overnight oats instead for a healthy option.
Cinnamon Bun Overnight Oatmeal
My family has a thing for cinnamon rolls, which led me to create epic cinnamon roll pancakes and cinnamon coffee cake muffins. But for busy mornings, the quickest fix are these cinnamon roll overnight oats.
It has all those delicious flavors we love from the bun, with the convenience and nutrition of creamy overnight oats. Totally a winner!
Ingredients
Old-fashioned oats, regular or non-dairy milk, Greek vanilla yogurt, and vanilla are the base of classic overnight oats. For the flavor twist, you’ll add brown sugar and cinnamon.
How to Make Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats
The three simple steps to make this breakfast are:
- Fill each jar with half the ingredients, then stir to combine.
- Let it chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve the oatmeal cold or microwave it to warm. Add cinnamon and vanilla yogurt or whipped topping, and enjoy!
How Long Do They Last In the Fridge
Overnight oats last up to 4 days in the fridge. Longer than that, the texture of the oats changes. Keep in mind that if you add berries to the mix, the fruit will get mushy after 2 days.
Other Decadent Overnight Oat Recipes
Make your breakfast taste decadent with these chocolate overnight oats, this cinnamon apple overnight oatmeal, these peanut butter banana overnight oats, and these incredible strawberry cream overnight oats.
Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup milk, any
- ½ cup Greek vanilla yogurt
- 4 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- Topping, see notes
Instructions
- Fill each jar with ½ cup oats, ½ cup milk, ¼ cup yogurt, 2 teaspoons brown sugar, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon vanilla. If adding chia or flax meal, add ½-1 teaspoon of each per jar. Mix the contents of the jar with a spoon and cover with a lid.
Chill:
- Refrigerate the jars for 4 to 8 hours or overnight.
Serve:
- Enjoy the overnight oats cold or warm up in the microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Then top it with one of the toppings and sprinkle cinnamon on top.
Notes
- Top each jar with additional vanilla yogurt.
- Mix ¼ cup whipped topping with ¼ teaspoon vanilla for a frosting-like topping.
- Mix ¼ cup whipped topping with 1 tablespoon vanilla protein powder for a higher protein option.
Jamie says
Positively delicious!
Abby says
Lovedd these cinnamon roll overnight oats! Thanks for the recipe
Ruth says
These overnight oats tasted just like a cinnamon roll! yum!
Carrie says
delicious idea! I love overnight oats and cinnamon rolls. I’ll make this recipe tonight