These delicious cinnamon overnight oats are a simple, healthy and delicious protein-packed breakfast. They taste just like French Toast! It takes just 5 minutes to prepare the night before and they’re perfect for busy mornings!
I love overnights oats! It is the simplest, easiest, most delicious and filling breakfast you could have. You can combine any ingredients you want to create amazing delicious flavors, put it together in just 5 minutes and leave it in the fridge overnight so that it’s ready to eat the next morning when you wake up.
This recipe combines all the flavors of classic french toast fused with oatmeal directly into a jar. It truly cannot get better than that!
Plus, it is good for you, with added protein! If that is not a breakfast of champions I don’t know what is!
If you are looking for more breakfast recipes, be sure to check out my Overnight Cinnamon Rolls and Easy Pancakes with Berries.
Ingredients
- Oats
- Vanilla
- Chia Seeds
- Ground Cinnamon
- Maple Syrup
- Vanilla Extract
- Almond Milk
- Vanilla protein powder (optional)
- Whipped Cream (for the topping)
How to make cinnamon overnight oats
It’s so easy to make this delicious breakfast the night before!
- Add all ingredients to a mason jar and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Top with whipped cream and serve.
Frequently Asked Questions
A jar of these cinnamon overnight oats will keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days. Whenever I make these, I always make a batch so I don’t have to think about breakfast for a few days!
Yes, it’s super easy to make this breakfast totally plant based. Simply skip the whipped cream topping. In it’s place, you can use coconut whipped cream if you like.
Similarly, if you are not vegan, you can use honey in place of the maple syrup and these overnight oats can also be made with dairy milk, or any other plant based milk.
I like to use quick oats for my cinnamon overnight oats so they get nice and soft. You can use old-fashioned rolled oats for a slightly firmer texture. I avoid steel cut oats which can be too chewy.
Recipe Notes and Tips
- Oats are naturally gluten-free, but if you have an intolerance, be sure to use GF certified oats as they are often processed in the same factory as wheat.
- Mix the ingredients together in the jar, so no dry oats are left.
- Seal the jar before placing it in the fridge, wither with the lid or with some plastic wrap or foil.
More Easy Breakfast Recipes
- Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
- Easy Blueberry Pancakes
- Pumpkin Banana Bread
- Scrambled Eggs with Ham and Cheese
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup quick cut oats
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup almond milk
- whipped cream for topping
INSTRUCTIONS
- Add all ingredients to a mason jar and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Top with whipped cream and serve.
NOTES
- Oats are naturally gluten-free, but if you have an intolerance, be sure to use GF certified oats as they are often processed in the same factory as wheat.
- Mix the ingredients together in the jar, so no dry oats are left.
- Seal the jar before placing it in the fridge, wither with the lid or with some plastic wrap or foil.
Nutrition
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Candice
Do you eat it cold or warm it up?
Vanessa
I like it cold. 🙂
Racquel
Great recipe! Super yummy and filling! I’d like to enter it as my meal on myfitnesspal but I don’t have nutrition info.. would you be able to provide nutrition info?
Vanessa
Hi Racquel, I’m working on updating all my recipes to provide nutrition info soon. Thank you so much for asking. Glad you enjoy the recipe. 🙂
Sara
Are quick cut oats same as yuck and easy steel cut oats?
Sara
Sorry yuck is quick**
Vanessa
Yes, you can use either for this recipe. 🙂
Dora L Stone
This looks delicious!!
Cindy
Can I use rolled oats instead of the quick cut?
Vanessa
Yes, you can definitely use rolled oats. 🙂
Tiffany Bendayan
How clever to add protein powder to overnight oats! this recipe is definitely a keeper since it helps in me in the morning when I’m on the go!
Vanessa
I’m glad you like it! 🙂
Ale
This is the perfect recipe for back to school!! Will buy all that I need. Thanks!
Silvia Martinez
As you say, one of the easiest breakfast ever, and let me add, delicious!
Kels
Just trying now smells delish! Do I have to use protein powder?
Vanessa
Hi! You do not need to add protein powder. That is your choice. 🙂
Enriqueta Lemoine
GF, overnight? What can be better than this?
Cortney
This looks so yummy! Does this fill a standard size mason jar or one of the smaller ones ?
Vanessa
Hi Courtney! Thank you. It fills a 12 oz mason jar.
Megan
Is this 1 serving or 2? It seems like a lot for 1, but I’m not a morning eater but have been told I need to start.
Vanessa
This is 1 serving, but if you are not a morning eater you can split into two servings and add a piece of fruit. Oatmeal can be very filling. 🙂 enjoy!
Victoria
Hello,
How long would this last in the fridge?
I’d to make a batch if possible.
Thank you.
Vanessa
Hi Victoria, it lasts up to a week when refrigerated. 🙂
Lisa Nazelli
Hi! If you don’t have a bucket of protein powder, how much is a scoop in measurements? Like for the protein powder I mean!
Nicole
This was AWESOME !!!!thanks so much for sharing such a great twist to having my oatmeal in the morning. I most certainly will be passing it on.
Vanessa
Hi Nicole! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for your comment. It truly made my day.