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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Sherry says
I haven’t been an overnight oats fan, but decided to try this recipe, and it wasn’t bad. A bit too sweet for my taste, but I will try again and omit the brown sugar, only using the maple syrup.
London says
Thanks for your feedback, Sherry! Yes, this is definitely a little bit of a sweet overnight oats recipe. You should be able to leave out the brown sugar without too much change in flavor!
Lindsey Soares says
I used 1% milk instead of almond milk because that’s what I had on hand. I’m not super familiar with almond milk so maybe it would work a little differently, but my oats came out pretty liquid-y! I was fine with it because I usually add a little milk anyway, but I would maybe go with just 1-1/2 or 1-3/4 cups of milk next time. I also added some chia seeds for a little extra “umph”! Super yummy!! I was looking for an overnight oats recipe I could use when I don’t have fruit in the house and I think I’ve found the one 🙂
London says
Hi Lindsey! I love that you added chia seeds! What a great way to bump up the fiber. Thanks so much for your comment and feedback 🙂
Von says
Cooking won’t be needed?
London says
Hi Von! No cooking is needed, but if you like your oats warm, you can always add a bit more milk and heat them up a bit!
Sarah says
Silly question but if I purchase the 4oz mason jars what is the recipe measurements? Instructions I mean? I prefer the 4 oz to you can just grab and go, we hardly re-refrigerate oats, so I wouldn’t want to make them in 12 oz for them to go to waste.
London says
Hi Sarah! I think you will be able to fill roughly 6 4-oz. mason jars. It will be a pretty tight squeeze. If you want to fill 8 that might make the math a little easier!
Shawna says
Hi, I was wondering if 1/4 of this will fit into a half pint mason jar, or is this for pint sized jars? Thanks!
London says
Hi Shawna! You should be able to put 1/4 of the recipe in a half pint mason jar! The jar will be pretty full, but should fit all of the oats!
Madison says
I have been eating this weekly. Sometimes I will even add coconut sugar instead of the brown sugar. Thank you for a great recipe!
Ashley says
This is kind of late to the party (and probably a silly question)…but what do you do with the rest of the cinnamon/brown sugar mixture? It says to pour half into the oats the night before, but I’m unclear on whether you mix add second half in the morning. I’m making overnight oats for the first time so I’m a bit paranoid! 😉
London says
Hi Ashley! I just updated the recipe to be a bit more clear. The recipe makes 4 servings. You can either make this in two jars or four different jars. Mix up the cinnamon/brown sugar mixture and divide it evenly among the 2 or 4 jars. Hope this helps!
Stephanie says
This sounds amazing! I only have steel cut oats in the house… do you think these will work? Maybe just need to let them soak longer?
Thanks ☺️
London says
Hi Stephanie! Steel cut oats should work but may take a bit longer (definitely overnight!) and will be a bit chewier than quick or old-fashioned oats. Thanks for the question!
Phyllis says
I’m neither gluten free nor dairy free. I do love overnight oats and use whole milk. I often add yogurt to my overnight oats also, for added protein.
London says
That’s a wonderful idea, Phyllis! Thanks for sharing your tip!
Floy says
Phyliss, I got my original recipe from WaterColors in Florida. It called for rolled oats (I use the large round box of Quaker Oaks) and 1/2 &1/2 cream. I think this would eliminate the need for syrup. When it gets too thick, I just add almond milk or more cream. My family loves this recipe. I like the idea of adding yogurt.
Bobbi Hampel says
So this is the Old Fashioned oatmeal you get in the round cardboard box?
London says
Hi Bobbi! I use the gluten-free “old fashioned rolled oats” from Bob’s Red Mill! You can use the quick oats, but you won’t need quite as much liquid!