High-Protein Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats (Printable)

Creamy oats with cinnamon, vanilla protein, and tangy 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
06 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
07 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup
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
14 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Directions:

01 - In a medium mixing bowl or sealable jar, combine oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, vanilla protein powder, chia seeds, cinnamon, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are fully incorporated and evenly distributed.
02 - Cover the container and refrigerate for a minimum of 6 hours or overnight until the mixture reaches a thick, creamy consistency.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together softened cream cheese, Greek yogurt, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable. Add additional milk in small increments if needed to achieve desired drizzle consistency.
04 - Stir the chilled oat mixture thoroughly. Divide evenly into two serving bowls or jars.
05 - Drizzle the cream cheese mixture generously over each portion. Optionally garnish with additional ground cinnamon.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You get that indulgent cinnamon roll flavor without the guilt or the 3 AM regret.
  • Twenty-five grams of protein means you're actually satiated, not reaching for a snack an hour later.
  • There's something deeply satisfying about preparing breakfast the night before and waking up to something that tastes like dessert.
02 -
  • If your cream cheese is cold or too thick, it'll clump instead of drizzle—letting it soften on the counter for 10 minutes before mixing changes everything.
  • The oats continue thickening in the fridge, so if you're making these for later in the week, add a splash more milk the morning you eat them.
03 -
  • Use a quality vanilla protein powder you actually like, since it's a main flavor and not hidden by other ingredients.
  • If your drizzle breaks or looks grainy, strain it through a fine mesh sieve and start over with fresh cream cheese—it only takes a minute.
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