recipehutch kitchen
Cinnamon Vanilla Overnight Oats
Nina ShahRecipehutch Verified AuthorCreamy rolled oats with vanilla and cinnamon, mixed the night before and topped with banana in the morning. No cooking required.
A few minutes with a spoon in the evening can take breakfast off the morning list. Rolled oats soften slowly in milk and yogurt, turning creamy without a saucepan. Cinnamon and vanilla give them enough flavor to need very little sweetening.
The mixture thickens as it sits, so keep a little extra milk for the final stir. Add banana at the last moment rather than leaving it in the jar overnight; it tastes fresher and keeps its color.
Recipehutch house recipe · Not yet kitchen-tested.
About serving adjustments
Recognized ingredient quantities scale to your selection. Package sizes, unrecognized amounts, and instructions stay as written; check any quantities in the steps. Original yield: 2.
Ingredients
Method
- 01
Stir the oats, milk, yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl until evenly combined. Scrape down any dry oats clinging to the sides. Divide between two clean lidded jars or containers, each holding at least 12 fluid ounces (350 ml).
- 02
Cover and refrigerate at 40°F (4°C) or below for at least 8 hours, or overnight, until the oats are soft and the mixture has thickened. The total time includes this 8-hour soak; active preparation takes about 10 minutes.
- 03
In the morning, stir each portion well. Add a splash of milk if you prefer a looser texture and taste before adding more syrup. Slice the banana and divide it over the two portions immediately before eating. Serve cold.
- 04
Keep the oat mixture refrigerated for up to 3 days, within the use-by dates of the milk and yogurt. Add fresh banana only when serving. Use rolled oats for this texture: steel-cut oats stay hard, while instant oats become much softer. For a dairy-free version, use oat milk and a thick plain dairy-free yogurt.
Published on 2026-10-22.