A super simple and easy way to make Maple Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Overnight Oats in a jar! Fill your mason jar with rolled oats, maple syrup, cinnamon and milk and wake up to a quick and healthy gluten-free breakfast.
Healthy Overnight Oats Recipe
Life can get a little hectic at times. Rushing around from place to place with a schedule full of activities can lead to some unhealthy eating.
Instead of grabbing whatever you can find in your purse when “hangry” hits, why not prepare some of these Maple, Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Overnight Oats and have them ready to go for the morning rush?!
Rushing Around with a Jar Full of Oats!
For the past few months my husband, Cohl, and I have essentially been nomads.
He recently accepted a job for a few days out of the week that is one and half hours away. Fortunately, we have many wonderful friends who are letting us crash out at their houses while we are there.
But, as many of you can probably relate, it is not so easy to travel when you have to eat 100% gluten-free.
Sometimes I feel as if my “food bag” is as big as my luggage! You know what I mean?!
Sometimes I feel as if my “food bag” is as big as my luggage!
Finding a quick and easy, gluten-free breakfast has been quite of a challenge. We normally wake up at 5:30 AM, are on the road by 6:15 and that good ole’ hangry feeling hits around 6:30.
Watch the video below!
And see how easy it is to make these Cinnamon Overnight Oats or check it out on YouTube here.
Cinnamon Overnight Oats Recipe
Well I have definitely got the quick, gluten-free breakfast recipe for you…
These Maple, Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Overnight Oats are simply THE BEST!
You can prepare them the night before, pull them out of the refrigerator in the morning, and off you go with a happy morning in sight.
No more grumbling tummies while you are trying to find any glimmer of a nutrition bar in your purse.
Some ideas for these Maple, Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Overnight Oats:
- If you want to feed more than just 2 adults, feel free to double, or even triple the recipe.
- Not a fan of maple syrup? Honey and agave nectar are great substitutes.
- Have a kid with a nut allergy? Simply leave out the pecans and substitute the almond milk for soy or regular milk.
Let me know if you change up this recipe at all…
I would love to hear any variations you come up with in the comments section below! Happy breakfast eating 🙂
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Maple, Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Overnight Oats
A super simple and easy way to make Maple, Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Overnight Oats in a jar! Fill your mason jar with rolled oats, maple syrup, cinnamon and milk and wake up to a quick and healthy gluten-free breakfast.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats gluten-free
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 2 cups almond milk
- 3 Tbsp. brown sugar
- ¾ tsp. cinnamon
- 3 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup pecans coarsely chopped, toasted
Instructions
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In four mason jars place equal amounts of the oats, vanilla and milk in each. Stir to mix well.
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In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon and maple syrup. Pour a quarter of this mixture in each of the jars over the oats. Stir to combine.
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Refrigerate jars for at least 2 hours or overnight.
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Just before serving, toast pecans at 325 degrees for 5-7 minutes. Divide pecans and sprinkle in each jar.
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Serve with additional cinnamon and maple syrup, if desired, and enjoy!
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
**This recipe can either be made in two larger mason jars, each holding two servings, or four smaller mason jars, each containing one single serving.
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Tara says
how long should i heat it up for it I decide to heat it? And can you put mason jars in the microwave? I’m new to this overnight oats thing but am wanting to finally try it and this recipe looks amazing.
London says
Hi Tara! Yes, you should be able to place your mason jar in the microwave, as long as it is a newer jar and has the microwave safe symbol on it. Be sure to leave the lid off, though! How long to heat up the oats?… If they are coming directly from the refrigerator I would guess around 45-60 seconds? However, I would encourage you to let them sit at room temperature for a little bit so you do not have to heat them up too much in the microwave! This will ensure that the oats do not dry out too much. Feel free to add additional milk as needed to get the consistency you want. Hope this helps!
Ashley says
This was my intro recipe to overnight oats and I loved it. I had to change an ingredient to fit my food plan:
Coconut palm sugar instead if brown sugar.
I used alcohol free organic vanilla and unsweetened vanilla almond milk. It is delish. Could definitely do a half serving but hard not to eat it all.
London says
Hi Ashley!! I am so happy you loved them. We use coconut palm sugar a lot in ours, too! Definitely makes it a bit healthier 🙂
Nelly says
This sounds delicious! However, I was wondering what kind of maple syrup you use? I’ve checked other recipes and they call for pure maple syrup. Do you also use pure maple syrup or do you use the kind of pancakes? 🙂
London says
Hi Nelly! I use pure maple syrup in this recipe. One my favorite brands is Coomb’s Grad A maple syrup. We are pretty spoiled and use pure maple syrup on our pancakes, too 🙂 Thanks for the question!!
Nelly says
Oh okay 🙂 will it work with the other kind of maple syrup? That’s all I have until i get a chance to run out to the store.
London says
Oh ya! I am sure it will work out great. I would start with a little less of your maple syrup just to make sure it’s not going to be too sweet. You can always add more later 🙂
Lisa says
Just wondering if you think this could be done with quick oats? I have a whole, unopened box and I’m moving soon so I also don’t want to buy a package of rolled oats right now, but this sounds so yummy I want to try it! I would probably just have to leave the oats sitting for less time, so probably not an overnight dish then…
London says
Exactly, Lisa!! You could totally make these with quick oats. Just let them soak for an hour or two, and try using a bit less milk. You can always add more milk if you need it! Would love to hear how they turn out 🙂
Tammy says
I use quick oats all he time but I also leave them in the fridge for about 8 hours.
Alycia says
Hi, sorry if it seems like a silly question but I was a little confused about the servings. Is it 2 servings or 4? I’m not sure what it means by 2 servings eaten over 2 days.
London says
Hi Alycia! The overnight oats recipe makes 4 regular-sized servings. I like to just make the entire batch in two larger (12-16 oz.) mason jars (versus 4 smaller jars) and then my husband and I will each eat from one of those jars for two days in a row. Hope this helped!
Alycia says
Yes it cleared that up perfectly, thank you!
London says
You’re very welcome, Alycia 🙂
Elizabeth Allegretto says
Do you by chance know the nutritional info on this per serving? I had never had overnight oats before but this was so yummy. I wasn’t brave enough to try it cold but will tomorrow. Thanks!
London says
Hi Elizabeth!! I am so happy you enjoyed them 🙂 I have not calculated the nutritional info for this recipe. However, there are many online services (such as MyFitnessPal) that you can easily enter in the ingredients and it will tell you the nutritional date! Hope this helps!
Lindsey says
Can I substitute water for almond milk? I’m dairy free, and I just ran out of almond milk!
London says
You definitely can but the flavor will probably not be as good. I would also decrease the water by 2-3 tablespoons/cup used. If you have coconut milk I would recommend that over water… it will have a bit of a coconut flavor though 🙂
Kat says
How long will the overnight oats keep in the fridge?
London says
I would safely say for up to 3 days. Granted, the oats will start to change texture after a few days. My hubby still eats them up, though, so I don’t think it is very noticeable!
Winnie says
Can you warm it up in the microwave the next day? I’m not sure I will like cold oatmeal LOL
London says
Absolutely! Just know that the oats may expand a bit more and the texture will change. I was a bit skeptical too about cold oatmeal but it is surprisingly yummy!
Tammy says
I wouldn’t warm them up. Maybe bring to room temperature but that’s it. I was very skeptical at first also. Try them chilled first. It tastes more like a parfait than oatmeal. To me anyway.
London says
I totally agree, Tammy. They definitely taste a bit different than normal oatmeal! Great idea to bring them to room temperature. Thanks so much for your comments!
Michelle says
How is this cooked?!? Maybe missing that step!
London says
Actually, that is the beauty of this recipe! There is no cooking required. The oats plump up and absorb all of the liquid overnight and are ready to eat in the morning 🙂