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Thick glossy white vanilla yogurt icing topped with finely ground brown cinnamon powder on top of overnight oats.

High Protein Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats: A Healthy Breakfast Treat

Enjoy a healthy, macro-friendly breakfast with these High Protein Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats. Featuring creamy milk-soaked oats, a thick dark brown cinnamon syrup swirl, and a glossy white vanilla yogurt icing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 jar
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

High Protein Cinnamon Roll Overnight Oats Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats Old fashioned, not quick oats
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder Approximately 30g
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds Acts as a thickener
  • 1/2 cup almond milk Or milk of choice
  • 1 tbsp dark brown sugar Creates a thick syrup texture
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon Plus extra for dusting
  • 1/2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp coconut oil Melted
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt Thick, vanilla or plain

Equipment

  • 1 16-ounce Glass Mason Jar Essential for seeing the distinct visual layers of the recipe.
  • 2 Small Mixing Bowls Used to separately mix the oat base and the cinnamon syrup.

Method
 

Preparation and Layering
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, and chia seeds. Pour in the milk and stir vigorously until smooth. Let sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
  2. In a separate tiny bowl, mix the dark brown sugar, ground cinnamon, maple syrup, and melted coconut oil until it forms a distinct, thick paste-like syrup.
  3. Spoon the thickened oat mixture into the bottom of a clear glass mason jar. Drop spoonfuls of the dark brown cinnamon syrup into the center and spread it into a thick swirl.
  4. Dollop the Greek yogurt over the syrup, spreading it into a thick, smooth layer of glossy white icing. Dust heavily with finely ground brown cinnamon powder.
  5. Seal the jar tightly and place it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the oats to soak and the layers to set.

Notes

Sift your protein powder if it is clumpy to ensure a smooth base.
Use 2% or whole milk Greek yogurt for the thickest, most glossy icing layer.