Description
Indulge in the flavors of a cinnamon bun for breakfast with these delicious and easy-to-make cinnamon bun overnight oats. Creamy, sweet, and packed with wholesome ingredients, this make-ahead breakfast will become a favorite in your morning routine.
Ingredients
Scale
Rolled Oats Mixture:
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Liquid Mixture:
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Swirl:
- 1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Rolled Oats Mixture: In a container, combine rolled oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, and salt if desired.
- Mix Liquid Ingredients: Stir in almond milk, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Swirl: In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth, then swirl into oats mixture.
- Chill Overnight: Cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least 4 hours.
- Serve: In the morning, stir well, adjust consistency with milk if needed, and top with pecans.
Notes
- Enhance cinnamon flavor with a pinch of nutmeg.
- For a vegan version, use dairy-free yogurt and cream cheese.
- Drizzle with extra maple syrup for added sweetness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
