Description
All the cozy flavor of a bakery-fresh cinnamon roll in a healthy, no-cook breakfast. These Vegan Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats are creamy, cinnamon-swirled, naturally sweetened, and perfect for make-ahead mornings. Mix, chill overnight, and your dairy-free breakfast is ready to grab and go.
Ingredients
BASE
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (certified GF if needed)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or oat/soy milk)
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup (or agave), plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
CINNAMON SWIRL
- 1 tablespoon almond butter (or cashew/sunflower seed butter)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
- 1–2 teaspoons almond milk, as needed to thin
TOPPINGS (OPTIONAL)
- 2 tablespoons vegan yogurt (plain or vanilla)
- 1–2 teaspoons maple syrup, for drizzling
- Chopped pecans or walnuts, pinch of cinnamon sugar, or toasted coconut
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, whisk oats, chia seeds, almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt until evenly combined.
2. Make the cinnamon swirl: In a small bowl stir almond butter, cinnamon, and maple syrup. Add 1–2 teaspoons milk until smooth and drizzleable.
3. Layer: Spoon half the oat mixture into 2 jars, add some swirl, then the remaining oats. Finish with more swirl on top.
4. Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight until thick and creamy.
5. In the morning, stir and adjust with a splash of milk if too thick. Top with vegan yogurt, a drizzle of maple syrup, and nuts if desired.
6. Serve cold, or warm 30–45 seconds in the microwave for a cozy bowl.
Notes
Make-ahead: Keeps 4–5 days refrigerated in sealed jars; stir before serving.
Protein boost: Add 1 scoop (about 20–25 g) vanilla vegan protein powder and 2–4 tablespoons extra milk.
Fiber & omega-3: Add 1 tablespoon ground flax or 1 tablespoon hemp hearts.
Nut-free: Use sunflower seed butter and soy or oat milk.
Fall twist: Stir in 1/4 cup pumpkin purée and 1/4–1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice.
Freezer: Portion into freezer-safe jars; freeze up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (1/2 recipe)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg