These quick and easy overnight oats are packed with protein and taste just like a gluten-free cinnamon roll.
You know those mornings when you crave the cozy warmth of a cinnamon roll but can’t handle the fuss of baking them? That was me recently. I was craving the sweet goodness of a cinnamon roll, but I was just not in the mood to bake up a batch. So, as a compromise, I took all the classic cinnamon roll flavors—cinnamon, coconut sugar, Greek yogurt—and invited them to hang out overnight with gluten-free oats. In the morning, that thick, creamy bowl greeted me like breakfast therapy.
These overnight oats taste like the inside of a cinnamon roll without the gooey exterior. They’re lightly sweet, softly spiced, and have a tangy edge from the yogurt, keeping things bright. Each bite is decadent, but you’re starting your day with whole grains and protein, so you don’t have to feel guilty about it. It’s exactly what your Monday morning needs.
This recipe is basically a gentle hug in a jar, all snuggly, powered-up, and utterly satisfying. If you’re after comfort minus the commitment, you’re going to love this.
Coconut sugar: Subtle sweetness with depth
Coconut sugar is so good in baked goods. It brings a caramel-like sweetness and warmth that pairs beautifully with cinnamon. It adds complexity without being cloying in the way so many other sweeteners can be. I first started using coconut sugar while making smoothies and noticed immediately how it made every sip even richer.
And it does all this without the hard crash. Though it’s still a form of sugar, coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index than regular white table sugar. That’s a win for breakfast time.
How Do I Store Leftovers?
You can store these overnight oats in airtight jars in the fridge for up to 5 days. Just check that they still smell fresh. If you prep a big batch, they’ll stay creamy and soft for the week. Freezing your leftovers isn’t ideal because the texture will be affected, so stick to fridge-only for best results.
Serving suggestions
You just can’t beat overnight oats for breakfast. And one of the best parts about them is how versatile they are. After you try your hand at these cinnamon roll overnight oats, there are many other varieties to sample, including these Overnight Oats With Chia Seeds, these naturally sweet Banana Overnight Oats, and these decadent Coffee Overnight Oats With Greek Yogurt. Variety keeps your morning lineup fresh while staying in the same easy, grab-and-go overnight oats family.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vanilla whey protein powder
- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 4-5 teaspoons water depending on how thick your protein powder is
- 1/2 cup rolled old-fashioned oats gluten-free if needed
- 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1/4 cup nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, stir together the protein powder, coconut sugar, and cinnamon. Slowly add in the water, adding enough until it makes a thick but still spreadable mixture. Then, spread 2/3 of the mixture into the bottom of a cup or small bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the oatmeal, milk, and Greek yogurt until well mixed. Spoon over top of the cinnamon mixture.
- Spread or drizzle all of the remaining cinnamon mixture on top of the oats and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- In the morning, swirl it all up so you get cinnamon in every bite.
Nutrition Info:
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they are good! how many calories though?
Hey Madison, 374 calories per serving. You have all the nutrition info at the bottom. Enjoy!
Love this recipe but I noticed there is no nutrition info listed. When I logged it, I got around 404kcal & 38g protein. Can you recommend any ways to increase protein even more?
Thank you.
Thanks Erin, I have added the nutrition info. I see slightly lower calories and proteins than you. To add more protein, maybe try a bit more protein powder keeping all the other ingredients the same. I would start at 2.5 scoops. Let me know how it goes!
I’d love it if you could provide the number of protein and carb grams for each serving in your recipes. As a diabetic, it would help me immensely.
Hi Julie, I always include indicative nutrition info at the bottom of the recipe card. Hope that helps.
I see u layered the cinnamon, oats, and yogurt. In the recipe it’s all together and both going to cone out the way it is pictured correct? Also I made 4 servings. Is a serving one cup? Thank you for the delicious recioe…
Thanks Denay! Good catch, I mixed the oatmeal + milk and Greek yogurt in the recipe, you can keep them separate if you prefer. I agree it looks a bit nicer that way 🙂 And each serving should be around 1 cup.
Is it possible to skip the protein powder or will it ruin the recipe?
Hi April, I haven’t tried without but think it should work. It might make it a bit less thick and sweet, but you can adjust by adding a little extra cinnamon and sweetener if needed. Good luck!
I have never made overnight oats before. This was the first one I decided to make bc it wasn’t crazily involved. I followed the recipe but mine came out a little soupy and the oats weren’t really soft and creamy. I’m not sure how to fix that or if it’s supposed to be soupy?
Hi Candice, It might be a little soupy if the oats didn’t soak long enough. Try letting it sit overnight or adding a little less milk next time! 🌟