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Blended Cinnamon Roll Protein Overnight Oats

Blended overnight oats with vanilla protein and cinnamon, refrigerated until thick, then topped with a simple yogurt-maple icing.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 cupsold-fashioned oats
  • 1 scoopvanilla protein powderI like AboutTime
  • 1 cupunsweetened almond milkoatmilk or milk of choice
  • 1 cupnonfat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoonchia seedsor ground flaxseed meal
  • 2 tablespoonspure maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoonpure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoonground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoonkosher salt
  • 1 tablespoonGreek yogurtplain or vanilla
  • 1/2 tsppure maple syrup
  • 1 tspmilk of choice

Equipment

  • personal or high-speed blender
  • 3 jars or containers
  • small bowl or cup
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Add to a personal or high‑speed blender: 2cups old‑fashioned oats, 1scoop vanilla protein powder, 1cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice), 1cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt, 1tablespoon chia seeds (or ground flaxseed meal), 2tablespoons pure maple syrup, ½teaspoon pure vanilla extract, ½teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ⅛teaspoon kosher salt.
  2. Blend on medium‑high until the mixture is evenly combined and the oats are moistened (about 20–40 seconds). Stop and scrape down the sides once if needed to ensure uniform texture.
  3. Divide the mixture evenly into 3 jars or containers, seal, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or up to 4 days) to thicken.
  4. When ready to serve, stir together the icing ingredients in a small bowl or cup: 1tablespoon Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla), ½tsppure maple syrup, and 1tsp milk of choice until smooth.
  5. Stir each chilled jar of oats once to combine, drizzle or spoon the icing over the top, and serve.

Notes

You can also skip blending and simply stir these together for a delicious overnight protein oats recipe.