High-Protein Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats (Print Version)

Creamy protein-packed oats with cinnamon roll flavors and sweet cream cheese drizzle

# What You'll Need:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
03 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2% or nonfat
04 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, approximately 30 grams
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 It:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, protein powder, chia seeds, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix thoroughly until all components are fully incorporated.
02 - Divide the mixture evenly between two jars or airtight containers.
03 - Cover containers and refrigerate overnight, or for a minimum of 4 hours, until the mixture has thickened and oats have softened.
04 - Whisk together cream cheese, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a small bowl. Add milk one teaspoon at a time until the drizzle reaches a smooth, pourable consistency.
05 - Stir the chilled oats and distribute between serving bowls. Top each portion with the cream cheese-style drizzle and optionally sprinkle additional cinnamon on top.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • You get to feel like you're eating a warm cinnamon roll for breakfast without the post-sugar crash that leaves you hungry by 10 a.m.
  • The protein powder and Greek yogurt combo actually keeps you satisfied through back-to-back meetings or errands.
  • It's ready when you need it most—no morning fuss, just grab and go.
02 -
  • If your cream cheese mixture looks grainy or separated, it means your cream cheese wasn't soft enough—let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes next time and everything will come together smoothly.
  • The oats will thicken considerably overnight, so don't panic if they look too soupy before bed; that's exactly what you want.
03 -
  • Use room-temperature cream cheese for the drizzle—cold cream cheese won't whisk smoothly and you'll end up fighting with lumps that shouldn't exist.
  • If you're watching your sweetness intake, the oats are naturally sweet enough from the cinnamon and milk that you can actually reduce the maple syrup to half a tablespoon without missing it.
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