Imagine waking up to a breakfast that tastes just like a warm, gooey cinnamon roll but is actually healthy! These Overnight Oats combine the comforting flavors of cinnamon, vanilla, and a luscious cream cheese glaze, giving you a nutritious start to your day.
This recipe is perfect for busy mornings, meal prepping, or simply treating yourself to a sweet yet wholesome breakfast.
What are overnight oats?
Overnight oats are a no-cook method of preparing oatmeal by soaking rolled oats in liquid overnight. This softens the oats and allows them to absorb flavors, resulting in a creamy, pudding-like texture. The best part? No cooking required! Just mix, refrigerate, and enjoy a delicious breakfast with minimal effort.
Why you will love this recipe:
Tastes Like Dessert – Enjoy the flavors of a cinnamon roll in a nutritious breakfast.
Easy to Make – Just mix the ingredients and refrigerate overnight.
Perfect for Meal Prep – Make multiple servings in advance for stress-free mornings.
Healthy and Satisfying – Packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats.
Customizable – Adjust the sweetness, add toppings, or swap ingredients to suit your preferences.
Kid-Friendly – A great way to introduce little ones to a nutritious and fun breakfast.
Health Benefits of Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats
Oats are an excellent source of fiber, protein, and essential nutrients. Let’s break down the key benefits:
Supports Digestive Health – Oats contain soluble fiber known as beta-glucan, which promotes gut health and helps maintain a healthy digestive system.
Provides Long-Lasting Energy – Unlike refined carbohydrates, oats provide slow-digesting complex carbs, keeping you full and energized for hours.
Rich in Antioxidants – Cinnamon is packed with antioxidants that support the immune system and reduce inflammation.
Great for Heart Health – Oats help lower bad cholesterol (LDL) levels and reduce the risk of heart disease.
Balances Blood Sugar -The fiber in oats and the natural sweetness from honey make this a diabetes-friendly option when consumed in moderation.
Many of my personal training gym clients decide at some stage to eat more mindfully. You know, ditching the habit of just eating everything and anything because they are tired and don’t have the mental or physical ability to go make a proper meal.
So to achieve this more mindful eating, this breakfast delight is a great way to start this journey. Its easy to prepare the night before and you will have this wonderful breakfast awaiting you. You will love it, I promise!
I’ve been making myself these overnight oats for years but I do have them at different times of the day to fit in with my gym sessions. They are the perfect post-workout because they are high in fiber, high protein, and so so satisfying.
If you are a lover of eating good stuff, you need to try this recipe, it is a breakfast game-changer! Decadent, fruity and creamy, this healthy dish will keep you feeling full and energised until lunch time!
Oats are one of the most healthiest grains as:
They are high in the soluble fiber Beta-Glucan which helps to reduce blood sugar, increase satiation (feeling of fullness), and increase good bacteria in the digestive tract.
They are loaded with important vitamin and minerals, such as manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, copper, iron and zinc.
They are rich in antioxidants, including avenanthramides. Studies have shown that these polyphenol compounds can help reduce blood pressure and provide other important health benefits
Are overnight oats healthy?
I always like to mention that health/healthy depends on your description of it. Is this recipe low-calorie? Not specifically. But does it pack a punch of nutrients? Yes, absolutely.
These oats are packed with protein, fiber, omega 3s, probiotics, and antioxidants, and just taste amazing. Keep in mind that this is for this recipe right here, overnight oats that you will find in store might have a lot more sugar than what you would like to consume in the morning.
Overnight oats are an easy and delicious on-the-go breakfast for those busy weeknight mornings. A fun and easy breakfast (or brunch or snack) that the whole family will love! Thick, protein-packed and gut-healthy.
Perfect to meal prep ahead for busy people. Time is precious and if you are someone who is up and out the door very early…this is a perfect breakfast option to prepare the night before and grab and go the next day!
Cinnamon Roll Protein Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 scoop protein or collagen peptides powder
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Cream Cheese Glaze
- 1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened to room temperature or warmed
- 1 teaspoon honey
Add Ins Or Mix Ins For More Crunch & Texture
- Chopped nuts like almonds, pecans, walnuts
- Granola
- Coconut shreds
- Seeds like hemp, chia or sunflower
Instructions
- Combine oats, almond milk, protein powder, chia seeds, vanilla extract and cinnamon in a jar. Stir well, leave 5 minutes and stir again to make sure everything is well combined as the liquid is absorbed.In a separate bowl, mix cream cheese and honey until smooth.Pour the cream cheese glaze over the oats and swirl it in.Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours).Stir before serving and enjoy cold or warmed up.
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