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bowl of cinnamon roll overnight oats topped with cream cheese drizzle and cinnamon in bright modern kitchen
Taha Ayad

Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats

If you’ve ever wished your mornings started with the smell of freshly baked cinnamon rolls, these cinnamon roll overnight oats make that dream come true. They deliver warm, sweet, and comforting flavors with minimal effort — perfect for busy mornings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 8 hours
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup milk dairy or almond, oat, or soy milk
  • ½ cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flaxseed
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tablespoon cream cheese optional for swirl
  • 1 tablespoon melted almond or peanut butter
  • Crushed pecans or walnuts for topping
  • Extra maple syrup for drizzle

Method
 

  1. 1. In a medium bowl, combine oats, cinnamon, chia seeds, and salt.
  2. 2. In another bowl, whisk together milk, yogurt, brown sugar or maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
  3. 3. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until evenly mixed.
  4. 4. Spoon the mixture into jars or containers, leaving space for toppings.
  5. 5. Seal and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  6. 6. In the morning, stir and add cream cheese swirl, pecans, or drizzle of maple syrup.
  7. 7. Enjoy cold or warm for 20–30 seconds in the microwave if desired.

Notes

Use rolled oats for the best texture — quick oats can become too soft, while steel-cut oats remain too chewy.
For thicker oats, use more yogurt; for thinner, add milk before serving.
Toppings like nuts or fruit are best added fresh before eating.
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