Cinnamon Overnight Oats (5 minutes prep!)
Servings 1
These cinnamon overnight oats are one of the easiest ways to wake up to a delicious, breakfast with little effort! Gluten-free with a vegan option.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (47 grams) rolled oats or quick oats for a smoother texture
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 tablespoons protein powder unflavored or vanilla or 1 tablespoon whole chia seeds OR omit and add less milk
- 3-4 teaspoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch salt
- splash of fresh lemon juice optional
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients (using 3 teaspoons maple syrup) in a small bowl or jar. Refrigerate for at least four hours, preferably overnight.
- When you're ready to eat it, taste and stir in more maple syrup, if desired. Unless you used sweetened protein powder, you'll probably need the extra maple. And if it tastes bland or if the flavor doesn't pop, you need to add more salt. Want them thinner? Add a little more milk. This recipe yields oats that are on the thicker side.
- If preparing in advance, don't add any toppings. Cover and refrigerate for up to 5 days, noting that the oats will become softer and softer the longer it sits.
Notes
- If not using protein powder or chia seeds, only use 6 tablespoons of milk if you like your oats thick. If you don't like them thick, then use the full 1/2 cup of milk.
- Adding lemon juice neutralizes the phytic acid, making it more digestible. For more details, check out my post on → Overnight Oats Benefits. If you want to do that, soak them for at least 12 hours. Ideally, you'd use slightly warm milk to soak the oats, let them soak at room temperature (or slightly warmer than room temperature, like a laundry room or in a sunny spot) for 4 hours. I'm too lazy to heat up the milk and use cold milk, put the bowl with the prepared oats on a cooling rack and put that over a burner that's still warm after making dinner. After 4 hours, move the oats to the refrigerator for the remaining 4+ hours. Don't forget to move them into the fridge after 4 hours, or else they might spoil and/or develop something undesirable.
- If you're gluten-free, make sure to use gluten-free oats and gluten-free protein powder (most are).
- If you're vegan, make sure to use plant-based milk and vegan protein powder.
- The nutrition information provided is calculated as a courtesy and is only an estimate. I am not a licensed nutritionist or dietitian. For the most accurate nutritional data, consult a professional or use your preferred calculator.
Nutrition
Calories: 404kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 33gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 93mgPotassium: 322mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 275IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 296mgIron: 4mgNet Carbs: 51
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