These Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats are the perfect way to enjoy the cozy flavors of a cinnamon bun in a healthy, no-bake breakfast. Creamy, lightly sweet, and packed with warm cinnamon spice, they’re an easy make-ahead option for busy mornings.
With just a few minutes of prep, you’ll have a thick, satisfying, and customizable breakfast ready to grab straight from the fridge.
⏱️ Recipe Info
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Chill Time: 3–4 hours (or overnight)
- Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Category: Breakfast
- Diet: Vegan, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free
- Difficulty: Easy
❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Tastes like dessert: Cinnamon roll flavor in a healthy form
- Super creamy texture: Thick and satisfying
- Quick prep: Just mix and chill
- Customizable: Add protein or adjust sweetness
🛒 Ingredients
🥣 Oats
- 1 cup old fashioned oats
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups dairy-free milk (almond, soy, or oat)
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
✨ Optional Add-Ins
- 2 tbsp hemp hearts
- 2 tbsp vegan vanilla protein powder
🍥 Cinnamon Swirl & Topping
- 1 tbsp coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup vanilla dairy-free yogurt
👩🍳 Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together oats, chia seeds, sugar, and cinnamon. Add optional hemp hearts or protein powder if using.
- Pour in dairy-free milk and vanilla extract. Mix well until combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for 3–4 hours or overnight until thick and creamy.
- In a small bowl, mix coconut sugar and cinnamon for the swirl.
- To assemble, spoon a layer of oats into a jar, sprinkle cinnamon sugar along the sides, then add more oats. Repeat layers until full.
- Top with dairy-free yogurt and an extra sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.
- Store in the fridge and enjoy chilled.
💡 Tips
- Use 1 1/4 cup milk for thicker oats, or more for a looser texture
- Stir before serving and add extra milk if needed
- Layer cinnamon sugar for a true “cinnamon roll” effect
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Top with berries or sliced banana
- Add extra yogurt for a creamy “icing” effect
- Sprinkle nuts or granola for crunch
🧊 Storage
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days