Cinnamon Bun Overnight Oats

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Lyndsy Moore

June 4, 2025

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If you love warm, gooey cinnamon buns but want something healthy and easy, these Cinnamon Bun Overnight Oats are for you! They’re creamy, cozy, and packed with cinnamon-spiced goodness, giving you all the flavors of a cinnamon roll in a nutritious, make-ahead breakfast. Just mix, chill, and wake up to a delicious treat.

Let’s do it!

What You’ll Need

For the Oats:

½ cup rolled oats
½ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
¼ cup Greek yogurt (for creaminess)
1 tbsp chia seeds (for thickness)
½ tsp cinnamon
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp maple syrup or honey

For the Cinnamon Swirl:

1 tbsp almond butter (or cashew butter for a buttery taste)
½ tsp cinnamon
½ tbsp maple syrup

For the Topping (Optional but Delicious!):

Drizzle of vanilla icing (powdered sugar + milk + vanilla extract)
Extra cinnamon

a small plate of rolled oats, a small glass of milk, a small plate of Greek yogurt, a small plate of chia seeds, a small plate of cinnamon, a small plate of vanilla extract, a small plate of maple syrup, a small plate of almond butter, a small plate of powdered sugar, and a small plate of milk

Pro Tips

Want it extra thick? Add more chia seeds or Greek yogurt.
For a richer cinnamon roll flavor, use cashew butter in the swirl.
Make it dairy-free! Use coconut yogurt and almond milk.
For extra protein, stir in ½ scoop vanilla protein powder.
Love crunch? Sprinkle chopped nuts or granola on top.

Tools You’ll Need

Mason jar or airtight container
Small bowl (for cinnamon swirl)
Spoon for stirring

Substitutions & Variations

No chia seeds? Use ground flaxseeds instead.
Want it sweeter? Add a mashed banana or more maple syrup.
No almond butter? Use peanut butter or cashew butter.

Instructions

Step 1: Mix the Oats Base

In a mason jar, mix rolled oats, milk, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and maple syrup. Stir well.

a mason jar filled with creamy milk, thick Greek yogurt, tiny chia seeds, rolled oats, cinnamon, clear vanilla extract, and golden maple syrup, all layered before stirring

Step 2: Make the Cinnamon Swirl

In a small bowl, mix almond butter, cinnamon, and maple syrup until smooth.

a small bowl with thick almond butter, cinnamon, and maple syrup being mixed together with a spoon, creating a creamy cinnamon swirl mixture

Step 3: Layer the Oats & Cinnamon Swirl

Spoon half the oat mixture into the jar, add a layer of the cinnamon swirl, then top with the remaining oats.

a mason jar being layered with creamy oats, then a thick swirl of cinnamon almond butter mixture, followed by more oats, creating a rich and textured layering effect

Step 4: Cover & Chill Overnight

Seal the jar and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours) to let the oats soak and flavors develop.

a sealed mason jar filled with layered cinnamon bun overnight oats, placed in the fridge door

Step 5: Add Toppings & Serve

In the morning, drizzle with vanilla icing, sprinkle extra cinnamon, and enjoy!

a glass jar of cinnamon bun overnight oats, topped with a drizzle of vanilla icing, a dusting of cinnamon, and a spoon resting beside it

Leftovers & Storage

Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
For meal prep, make multiple jars at once!

Wrap-Up

And that’s it—your Cinnamon Bun Overnight Oats are ready! They’re sweet, creamy, and taste just like a gooey cinnamon roll, but in a healthy, make-ahead breakfast. Try them out, take a pic, and let me know how they turned out. Enjoy! 🍂🥣✨