Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats

I have a passion for overnight oats recipes, especially the ones that taste like dessert. When I don’t meal prep a batch of tiramisu overnight oats, I love to make this cinnamon roll version. It taste pretty much the same as my vegan cinnamon rolls or Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls, expect it’s healthy packed with proteins and fiber. It’s a fulfilling breakfast perfect for meal prepping two days of healthy mornings.

Ingredients and Substitutions

The ingredients you need are the same as a classic overnight oats recipe plus some of the spices and add-ons found in a cinnamon dessert:

Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats or quick oats for a thinner texture. I didn’t try steel-cut oats for this recipe, but I am confident it would work with the same amount. Plant-Based Greek Yogurt of choice like Greek Soy yogurt or coconut yogurt. Chia Seeds – This is key to making the right texture. Overnight oats turn sticky and gooey with chia seeds. They are just moist without them. Unsweetened Almond Milk – You can also use coconut milk or soy milk for a boost of protein. Vanilla Extract – for flavor. Maple Syrup or any liquid sweetener you love, including coconut nectar, agave syrup, or brown rice syrup. Cinnamon – You can’t make cinnamon roll overnight oats without cinnamon! Dried Raisins – Alternatively, use dried cranberries or finely chopped medjool dates. Pecan Nuts or any chopped nuts you like, including almonds, walnuts, or hazelnuts. Soft Brown Sugar – Or other unrefined sugar like coconut sugar.

How To Make Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats

Toppings

To boost the cinnamon flavors of this breakfast recipe, I recommend adding the following toppings.

Maple-Sweetened Yogurt – In a small bowl, stir non-dairy yogurt and maple syrup. Then, add a dollop of maple-sweetened yogurt on top of each jar. Cinnamon Sugar – In small bowl, stir brown sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle this cinnamon sugar on top of the oats. Sweet Glaze – To finish, stir powdered sugar and milk in a small bowl. Place in a small zip-lock bag. Cut a small hole on one of the bag corner and drizzle on top of the jar.

Storage Instructions

You can store your cinnamon roll overnight oats for up to 4 days in a sealed glass jar in the fridge. You can also freeze leftover overnight oats in a sealed airtight container and thaw them in the refrigerator the day before.

Allergy Swaps

Below are some ingredients substitutions if you need.

Gluten-Free – Use a gluten-free certified oat brands. Sugar-Free – Use natural sugar-free sweeteners, like monk fruit syrup instead of maple syrup, and brown erythritol to replace the brown sugar and powdered erythritol. Then, skip the dried raisins and add more nuts instead. Nut-Free – Use soy milk or oat milk and swap the pecans for unsweetened shredded coconut or seeds. Yogurt-Free – If you don’t have plant-based yogurt, swap for the same amount of dairy-free milk, mashed banana, or unsweetened apple sauce. Low-Calories – Swap the sweeteners for natural sugar-free sweeteners. Erythritol contains less than 1 kcal per 100 grams. Then, use low-calorie plant-based milk, like cashew milk or almond milk. Finally, swap the nuts for more dried fruits.

Find below my answers to your most common questions about this recipe.