Maple Cinnamon and Almond Overnight Oats
on Jul 21, 2020, Updated Jan 27, 2022
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This quick and easy overnight oats recipe makes it possible to turn five minutes of PM prep, into four effortless, stress-free breakfasts.
Time Saved on Breakfast Prep = Calmer, Cozier Mornings ☀️
I love when I’m pouring my morning coffee and suddenly remember that I already have a delicious and healthy breakfast ready and waiting for me in the fridge. It means I can relax and enjoy my coffee while reading the news until I’m hungry for breakfast, which feels like such a treat during the week.
Meal Prep Doesn’t Mean Monotony
One thing I love about this Cinnamon Maple and Almond Overnight Oats recipe is that it’s super versatile. The warm flavors of cinnamon and nutmeg compliment almost every fruit I can think of, so you can change up the toppings every day (if you like) to keep your meal-prepped breakfast from getting boring.
Servings and Toppings
From peaches or mango to berries and apples, these creamy, naturally sweetened oats make a great base for any toppings you like. 🍌🍑🍓
The recipe makes enough for four if you’re as generous with the toppings as I am. I usually go for about 1/2 cup of unsweetened almond milk yogurt, a handful of berries or chopped fruit, and a drizzle of nut butter.
If you’re not so crazy about toppings, I would say this makes 2-3 good sized portions.
Overnight oats can be served cold like a bircher muesli with yogurt, or warmed up with an extra splash of soy milk if needed. Then all that’s left to do in the morning is spoon it into a bowl, add your favorite fruit and nut butter, and breakfast is done!
It’s so quick and easy and really sets the tone for a calm and peaceful day.
Hope you enjoy!
Maple Cinnamon Almond Overnight Oats
Equipment
- none
Ingredients
Overnight Oats
- 1.5 cups quick cooking oats
- 1.5 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 3 pinches kosher salt
- 1.5 tbsp ground flax seeds
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup unsweetened soymilk
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 2 tbsp almond butter, unsalted
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
Toppings: any combo of vegan yogurt, fresh fruit, nut butter, and toasted coconut flakes that you like 🙂
Instructions
- Combine the oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and ground flax seeds in a large bowl (preferably one with a lid) Mix to distrubute the spices.
- Then add in the water, soy milk, almond extract, maple syrup, almond butter (it mixes best at room temp, not cold from the fridge)
- Mix well, cover, and refreidgerate overnight or for about 6 hours to thicken.
SERVE
- Serve with vegan yogurt, fresh fruit, and almond butter on top. In the photo, I added ½ cup plain almond milk yogurt, one sliced peach, banana slices, and toasted coconut. An addiitonal drizzle of maple can be added for extra flavor if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to add more or less maple syrup to this recipe. Sometimes I only use about 1 tbsp and then add more on top in the morning based on my mood and what kind of fruit I’m using.
- Instead of maple syrup, you can sweeten this recipe with mashed Medjool dates or some brown sugar. Adjust sweetness to taste.
- The recipe is designed with an oats-to-liquid ratio that is specific to quick cooking oats, so use that if possible.
- Instant oats and quick cooking are different, so quick cooking oats for best results.
- Yep! I like using soy milk because it adds some protein to my breakfast (which helps boost satiety and keeps me fuller for longer) but any plant-based milk will work!
- I like to use unsweetened milk so that I can control how sweet – or not! – I’d like my oats to be.
- Using a fun flavor like vanilla can be nice for this recipe.
- Sometimes I like to shake thinks up by using unsweetened hazelnut or coconut milk instead. But I think soy or almond milk works best for this particular flavor combo so that’s why they’re my go-tos!
- Up to you! Overnight oats can be served cold like a bircher muesli or you can warm up a serving in a microwave safe bowl or on the stove. You may want to add an extra splash of soy milk if it looks a little thick after resting. I like it both warm and cold, just depends on my mood 🙂
