Description
A quick and easy make-ahead breakfast that gives you creamy oats with a sweet cinnamon swirl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened plant milk)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or maple syrup (plus more to taste)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans or walnuts (toasted if desired)
- A small drizzle of maple syrup or a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar
Instructions
- Measure the oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, vanilla, and a pinch of salt into a bowl or jar. Stir until well combined.
- In a small cup, mix the brown sugar (or maple syrup) with the ground cinnamon and nutmeg. Add 1 teaspoon of warm water to make a thick paste.
- Spoon half of the oat mix into two jars or bowls. Drop half of the cinnamon paste on top of each portion. Gently swirl with a knife or spoon.
- Add the rest of the oat mix, then finish with the remaining cinnamon paste and a soft swirl.
- Seal the jars or cover the bowls and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- In the morning, stir the oats once. Add a splash of milk if they feel too thick. Top with toasted nuts and a drizzle of maple syrup before serving.
Notes
For creamier oats, add an extra tablespoon of yogurt. Adjust sweetness after chilling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 5mg