This protein powered cinnamon overnight oats recipe is super easy-to-make for a hearty and satisfying breakfast. These rolled oats are combined with warm flavors of cinnamon, vanilla, maple syrup. They are perfectly sweet, yet very healthy. Enjoy them with toppings like vegan yogurt, apples or fresh berries.
INGREDIENTS
½cuprolled oats
¾cupoat milkor preferred plant milk
2tablespoonunflavored protein powder optional
2tablespoonmaple syrup
1tablespoonchia seeds
1teaspooncinnamon powder
1teaspoonvanilla extract
METHOD
Combine all the dry ingredients (oats, cinnamon powder, protein powder, chia seeds) in a mixing bowl.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix well.
Seal in air-tight container or small jars with a tight lid.
Refrigerate overnight or at least 4 to 6 hours.
Roughly stir in the morning before serving. If too thick, add a little milk for desired consistency.
Serve with vegan vanilla yogurt, apples, fresh berries or other fruits. Dust with more cinnamon powder before serving.
NOTES
Mix well: Mix the oats well to ensure no dry pockets are left in the mixture.
Adjust the consistency: Adjust the milk according to your desired thickness. If it’s too thick the next day, you can always add more milk.
Protein: Feel free to add more protein powder to meet your dietary needs. Alternatively, you can omit the protein powder, but make sure to reduce the milk as well.
Toppings: Add fresh fruits and other toppings just before serving to maintain freshness.
Let it chill: The longer your cinnamon overnight oats chill, the thicker the mixture becomes and the better the flavors meld.