High-Protein Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats (Printable Copy)

Creamy cinnamon-spiked overnight oats with protein boost and sweet cream cheese drizzle for a nutritious morning meal.

# What You 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

# How to Make:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, protein powder, chia seeds, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix thoroughly until fully incorporated.
02 - Divide the oat mixture evenly between two glass jars or airtight containers, filling each to approximately three-quarters capacity.
03 - Cover containers securely and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or preferably overnight until the oats have absorbed liquid and reached desired thickness.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well combined. Gradually add milk one teaspoon at a time, whisking continuously until the mixture reaches a smooth, pourable consistency.
05 - Remove chilled oats from refrigerator and stir thoroughly to redistribute components. Transfer to serving bowls or consume directly from containers. Drizzle cream cheese mixture over each portion and optionally garnish with additional ground cinnamon.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert for breakfast but keeps you full for hours thanks to the protein boost.
  • The cream cheese drizzle is thick enough to feel indulgent without adding guilt to your morning.
  • You literally just mix, refrigerate, and eat—no excuses for busy days.
  • Each spoonful has that cinnamon roll warmth without the sticky hands or oven time.
02 -
  • If your drizzle is too thick, it won't pour—add milk literally one teaspoon at a time or you'll overshoot and end up with something too thin to taste like anything.
  • Don't skip the salt; it's what makes all the cinnamon and vanilla flavors pop instead of tasting like a generic sweetened bowl of oats.
03 -
  • Make a batch of the drizzle at the beginning of the week and store it in a small jar—it stays fresh and makes serving these faster on busy mornings.
  • If you forget to prepare this the night before, even 4 hours in the refrigerator makes a meaningful difference, so don't write it off if timing gets tight.
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