High-Protein Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats (Print View)

Protein-rich overnight oats with cinnamon roll flavor and creamy drizzle

# Components:

→ Oats Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
03 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
04 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (approximately 1 ounce)
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

# Preparation Steps:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, protein powder, chia seeds, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir thoroughly until all components are fully integrated.
02 - Divide the mixture evenly between two jars or airtight containers, ensuring consistent distribution.
03 - Cover containers and refrigerate overnight or for a minimum of 4 hours until the mixture thickens and oats soften completely.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Gradually add milk one teaspoon at a time, whisking continuously until the drizzle reaches a smooth, pourable consistency.
05 - Stir the overnight oats thoroughly and transfer each portion to a serving bowl. Drizzle the cream cheese mixture evenly over the top and optionally sprinkle additional ground cinnamon.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It actually tastes indulgent while keeping you full until lunch—no 11 a.m. energy crash.
  • Everything comes together in under 10 minutes, and then the fridge does the heavy lifting overnight.
  • That cream cheese drizzle hits different, giving you the richness of a pastry without the regret.
02 -
  • Don't skip the cream cheese softening step—cold, hard cream cheese will never whisk smoothly, and you'll end up with lumpy drizzle regret.
  • If your oats seem too thick in the morning, add milk one tablespoon at a time, stirring gently; they'll loosen up, and you're not trying to thin them into liquid anyway.
03 -
  • Make the drizzle the night before and store it separately—it stays fresh and you save the only real "work" step of the morning.
  • Keep your cream cheese in the pantry zone of your fridge if you can, so it's naturally softer when you need it and whisking becomes effortless.
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