High-Protein Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats (Printable)

Creamy oats infused with cinnamon and vanilla protein, topped with sweet cream cheese drizzle for a breakfast that tastes like dessert.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
03 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (approximately 1 ounce)
05 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds, optional
06 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
07 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
08 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
09 - Pinch of salt

→ Cream Cheese Drizzle

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

# How To Make:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl or sealable jar, combine oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, vanilla protein powder, chia seeds if using, cinnamon, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir thoroughly to fully incorporate all ingredients.
02 - Cover the container and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight until the mixture achieves a thick and creamy consistency.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and drizzle-able. Add additional milk as needed to reach your desired consistency.
04 - Before serving, stir the chilled oats thoroughly. Divide the mixture evenly into two bowls or jars. Drizzle the cream cheese mixture generously over the oats and optionally sprinkle with additional ground cinnamon.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • It's genuinely creamy and comforting without any of the guilt that comes with actual cinnamon rolls.
  • Twenty-five grams of protein means you'll actually stay full until lunch, not hunting for snacks by mid-morning.
  • The whole thing comes together in ten minutes of actual work, then does the heavy lifting while you sleep.
02 -
  • The drizzle must be made fresh the morning of serving—cream cheese hardens when cold, so making it the night before means you'll be stirring paste instead of drizzling luxury.
  • If your oats are too thick in the morning, a splash of milk transforms them instantly; if they're too thin, you either skipped the chia seeds or used lower-fat yogurt, and you'll know for next time.
03 -
  • Use the best quality cream cheese you can find for the drizzle—the difference between grocery store basic and real cream cheese is noticeable and worth those extra couple of dollars.
  • Taste your overnight oats before serving and adjust the sweetness with another drizzle of maple syrup if you like things sweeter, or a pinch more cinnamon if you want spice instead of sugar.
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