MONDAY MORNING RECIPE POST - OVERNIGHT CINNAMON ROLL OATS - 1 SERVING

Having enjoyed a bowl of hot oatmeal for breakfast since as far back as I could talk, I have never tried overnight oatmeal. My association is oatmeal/winter/cold weather food, but I thought this recipe would be ideal for eating oatmeal in the warmer months right out of the fridge, and so I gave it a go. I found it on "Eat.Drink.Love" hosted by Stephanie, and the original recipe can be found at this link. She has a lot of other recipes I am eager to try, one being the Potato and Cheddar Egg Bakes, a Starbucks copycat. 

For now, I am sticking with the overnight oatmeal. Need not say it is nothing like an actual cinnamon roll? But if you like an oatmeal that you can make up the night before, and get you or your kids out of the house with a no-fuss nourishing, healthy breakfast, you might want to give this a go.

Overnight Cinnamon Roll Oats

Notes from Stephanie: "If you have never had overnight oats, I can tell you that some people can’t handle the texture and the fact that its cold, but I am totally down with the overnight oats!

I recommend using old fashioned oats over quick oats for overnight oats. Quick oats end up being softer and mushier.

You can also try different types of yogurts. I like vanilla but plain works too!"

Overnight Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal

Yield: 1 serving

Calories: approximately 372

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Additional time: 4 hours

Total time: 4 hours 5 minutes

 

1/2 cup rolled oats

1/2 cup skim milk (can also use soy, oat or almond milk)

3/4 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Pinch of salt

2 teaspoons light brown sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

For the cream cheese topping (optional):

2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened

2 teaspoons powdered sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

In a jar or container, stir together the oats, milk, yogurt, cinnamon, salt, brown sugar, and the vanilla extract until thoroughly mixed. Cover and chill overnight. 

To make the optional cream cheese topping, stir together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract with a fork until smooth. Spoon desired amount on top of oats. If prepping ahead, store separate from the oats so that the topping stays thick like frosting.

How did I like it? My dear other half is not a fan of oatmeal, hot or cold, so I made this for me. I enjoyed it very much but the next time I was glad to add the cream cheese topping for just that little bit of extra sweetening.

Even though this said it was for one serving, I ended up dividing it into two 8 oz. jars. I have this type. I found it more than enough to divide and eat the extra the next day.

I served it with blueberries, strawberries and almonds.

On the whole I enjoyed but I have to get used to it not being hot. I am a creature of habit and this recipe on my blog is still my favorite. I will be making this one again and will also try other overnight recipes as I do enjoy a change. With the colder nights around the corner however, I will be making my old standby, Cranberry-Apple Crockpot Oatmeal (previous link) and save this for the warmer months. 

Below you will see my choice of yogurt. I always bought the low-fat version, but I read recently that full-fat probiotic plain yogurt can be a better choice for several reasons, including increased satiety, better nutrient absorption and fewer additives. (I also prefer organic.) If you are taking note of such things, the higher fat content would add to the nutritional value. I am not an expert and you can obviously use your own favorite and what makes you feel the most comfortable, considering certain dietary restrictions your doctor might have you on also. I always buy the larger container as I eat it every day, whether is a spoonful with cereal or a half a cup on its own with a piece of fruit and a few nuts  

I use almond milk instead of regular dairy. I sometimes also use oat milk.

I have added the full address below for you to copy and paste.

https://eat-drink-love.com/overnight-cinnamon-roll-oats/ 

I think that's about it but as always, if you have any questions, leave them in the comment section and I will do my best to answer them.

Thanks for looking, enjoy your day 

and Bon Appétit!