High-Protein Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats (Printable version)

Creamy cinnamon roll-inspired overnight oats with protein boost and cream cheese drizzle

# What You'll Need:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
03 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (approximately 1 ounce)
05 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
06 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
09 - Pinch of salt

→ Cream Cheese-Style Drizzle

10 - 2 tablespoons light cream cheese, softened
11 - 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
12 - 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey
13 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
14 - 1 to 2 teaspoons milk, as needed for consistency

# Directions:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, protein powder, chia seeds, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix thoroughly until fully incorporated and no lumps remain.
02 - Divide the mixture evenly between two jars or airtight containers, filling each approximately three-quarters full.
03 - Cover containers securely and refrigerate overnight or for a minimum of 4 hours until the oats have absorbed the liquid and reached desired consistency.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add milk one teaspoon at a time, whisking constantly, until the mixture achieves a pourable consistency.
05 - Remove chilled oats from refrigerator and stir to recombine. Divide into serving bowls and drizzle generously with cream cheese mixture. Top with additional cinnamon if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like you're eating a cinnamon roll for breakfast without the guilt or sugar crash.
  • Twenty-seven grams of protein keeps you full until lunch without any weird aftertaste.
  • The cream cheese drizzle is so good you'll forget this is technically healthy.
02 -
  • Don't skip the salt—I learned this the hard way when my first batch tasted flat and one-dimensional despite having all the right spices.
  • The cream cheese drizzle needs to be at room temperature or slightly warmed, or it'll be too stiff to pour and you'll end up with lumpy clumps instead of a silky swirl.
03 -
  • If you're vegan, use dairy-free cream cheese and Greek yogurt alternatives, and honestly, the result is nearly identical—I've made it both ways and my friends couldn't tell the difference.
  • Sprinkle your cinnamon roll oats with chopped pecans or walnuts right before eating for a textural contrast that elevates the whole thing.
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