Cinnamon Overnight Oats are the perfect breakfast! Make them the night before and they are ready when you wake up. Filled with flavored and super filling! 

While a big fat cinnamon bun may sound delicious to start the day, they often leave you hungry and cause your blood sugar to spike. But when you alter that recipe and turn it into oats instead, you get a nutritious breakfast that has a similar flavor, but without added sugar and you stay full! 

We all know that oats are healthy. They are full of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Luckily they are a versatile breakfast food. You can mix and match so many combinations using oats so that you never have to eat the same version twice! 

Believe it or not, incorporating more cinnamon into your diet is a good thing! Cinnamon is also packed with antioxidants, may reduce heart disease, and helps to lower blood sugar levels. It’s important to know like most ingredients, not all cinnamon is created equally. The kind you would normally grab off the spice aisle (cassia) can be high in coumarin, which possibly could be harmful. Look for Ceylon cinnamon, which can be found online and in most local stores that sell more whole foods and organic options. 

Cinnamon Overnight Oat Ingredients 

• Oats – rolled oats or quick cooking oats are the best options
• chia seeds
• Salt
• Cinnamon
• Milk – any kind will work, including plant based
• Apple

How to Make Cinnamon Overnight Oats 

1. Combine the oats, salt, chia seeds, and cinnamon in an airtight container and mix together. 
2. Pour in the milk and mix well. 
3. Place the lid on the container and refrigerate overnight. 
4. When you’re ready to eat, open and mix, then add the diced apple and enjoy! 

How Long Do Overnight Oats Last? 

You can store them in the fridge for 3 days before eating and topping with the apple slices.

Can I Use Steel Cut Oats? 

In my opinion, steel cut oats are too chewy for overnight oats, so I recommend going with quick or rolled for the best texture. 

Are these Cinnamon Oats Gluten Free? Vegan Friendly? 

To make gluten free cinnamon oats, be sure to use gluten free oats like Quaker or Bob’s Red Mill. 

Use a plant based milk for these oats to be vegan friendly. 

Tips for Making 

• Small mason jars work really well for overnight oats. 
• Swap the apples for your favorite fruits and berries. 
• For a sweeter taste, drizzle a little honey or maple syrup.
• Stir in a tablespoon of nut or seed butter for more flavor and protein. 
• Top with a dollop of Greek yogurt.
• Add nuts before serving for a bit of a crunch.

More Overnight Oats You’ll Love: 

• Coffee Overnight Oats
• Strawberry Overnight Oats
• Mango Overnight Oats
• Pumpkin Overnight Oats
• Peach Overnight Oats
• Banana Overnight Oats
  

  Cinnamon Overnight Oats

  Cinnamon Overnight Oats are the perfect breakfast! Make them the night before and they are ready when you wake up. Filled with flavored and super filling!

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  Course: Breakfast, brunch

  Cuisine: American

  Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

  Refrigeration time: 4 hours hours

  Total Time: 4 hours hours 5 minutes minutes

  Servings: 1

  Author: Abbie

  Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup rolled or quick oats
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2/3 cup cow’s milk or unsweetened plant-based milk
  • 1 apple diced

  Instructions

  • Add oats, chia, salt, and cinnamon to an air tight container or jar and mix together.
  • Add milk and mix well. Close container and place in refrigerator overnight.
  • When ready to eat, open container and mix well. Add diced apple and stir together.

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  Notes

  Notes: overnight oats can remain in the refrigerator up to 3 days before adding apple and eating.