These Cinnamon Almond Butter Overnight Oats are creamy, nutty, and satisfying, making for the perfect fuss-free breakfast! Naturally sweetened with fresh fruit and a hint of pure maple syrup, it’s the perfect way to start a busy morning.
As someone who loves to hit the snooze button one too many times in the morning, I’m a huge fan of overnight oats! There’s nothing better than waking up to a breakfast that has been prepped ahead of time and simplifies my morning routine.
It’s also travel-friendly if prepared in Tupperware, making it easy to take to work.
When I eat oatmeal, I like to make it as nutritionally balanced as possible. This helps me stay full all morning, boosting my ability to focus and be productive. It also provides my body with the nutrients I need as a vegan.
I like to make sure my oatmeal follows the general guidelines below:
- Whole grains: From the oatmeal, of course!
- Protein: This can come from a combination of things like high-protein plant-based milks, nut butters, protein powder, or chopped nuts and seeds
- Healthy fats: This can include nut butters, nuts, ground flax seeds, chia seeds, or hemp seeds
- Fresh fruit: Provides a dose of dietary fiber, vitamin C for improving iron absorption, antioxidants, and flavor!
If you also want an oatmeal recipe that follows this guideline, these Cinnamon Almond Butter Overnight Oats are for you!
Ingredients
- Old-fashioned rolled oats – Perfect for overnight oats, rolled oats become soft enough to eat when soaked in milk overnight without becoming mushy.
- Cinnamon – Classic flavor-booster that adds a pleasant hint of warm spice
- Almond butter – The star ingredient, almond butter adds a pleasant nutty flavor and creamy texture
- Non-dairy milk – Softens the oats overnight.
- Non-dairy yogurt – Adds creaminess and a pleasant tanginess.
- Maple syrup – Adds a light touch of sweetness and rich maple flavor to complement the almond butter.
- Vanilla extract – Provides more depth of flavor without needing more sugar
- Fresh fruit – Peaches, nectarines, raspberries, or strawberries go well with almond butter and add a dose of natural sweetness and a burst of color
- Slivered almonds – Adds some crunch and texture
How to Make
Stir oats and cinnamon together in a small bowl or tupperware.
Whisk almond butter, non-dairy milk, non-dairy yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl. You want these ingredients to be as smoothly combined as possible.
Pour wet mixture into oats/cinnamon mixture and mix thoroughly. Cover with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate overnight, or for about 8 hours.
Right before serving, slice your fruit of choice and use it to top the oatmeal. Garnish with slivered almonds and an extra drizzle of almond butter if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition & Health Benefits
- Oats are a whole grain and complex carbohydrate, providing dietary fiber and antioxidants to support heart and gut health. Regularly eating oatmeal can help lower LDL cholesterol levels thanks to the soluble fiber beta-glucan.
- Almond butter provides a dose of plant-based protein and healthy fats, making this recipe more filling and satisfying than a bowl of plain oatmeal. The protein and healthy fats work well with the dietary fiber in oatmeal to promote healthy blood sugar levels.
- Fresh fruit provides a dose of vitamin C, which acts as an antioxidant and helps improve absorption of plant-based iron from oats and almond butter.
Recipe card
Cinnamon Almond Butter Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- Dash cinnamon
- 1.5 Tbsp almond butter natural
- 1/2 cup non-dairy milk
- 1/4 cup vanilla non-dairy yogurt
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- 1/8 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup nectarines, sliced
- 1/2 cup raspberries
- 1 Tbsp sliced almonds to garnish
Instructions
- Stir oats and cinnamon together in a small bowl or Tupperware.
- Whisk almond butter, non-dairy milk, non-dairy yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl.
- Pour wet mixture into oats/cinnamon mixture and mix thoroughly.
- Cover with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate overnight, or for about 8 hours.
- Top with fruit and garnish with sliced almonds and an extra drizzle of almond butter, if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use “natural” almond butter that is drippy. Thick almond butter is more difficult to mix with oats.
- I used unsweetened soy milk to boost the protein content.
Nutrition Info
Will vary based on your choice of non-dairy milk and yogurt. I used unsweetened soy milk and coconut milk yogurt.
Per serving:
- Calories: 575
- Protein: 21g
- Carbohydrates: 74g
- Fiber: 15g
- Added sugars: 14.5g
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated fat: 2g
- Sodium: 137mg
- Calcium: 393mg
- Iron: 4.5mg
- Zinc: 3.4mg
Variations & Substitutions
- Oats – I don’t recommend using a different type of oats for this recipe. Steel-cut oats won’t get soft enough without cooking, and instant oats will become too mushy.
- Almond butter – Feel free to use other nut and seed butters like peanut butter or sunflower seed butter.
- Fruit – Personally, I love the combination of fresh nectarines and raspberries with almond butter, but feel free to try other fruit! Peaches, cherries, blackberries, apples, bananas, or fresh mango would also be great.
- Cinnamon – Try other warming vegan spices like nutmeg, cloves, allspice, ginger, or pumpkin pie spice
FAQ
Is this recipe gluten-free?
Oats don’t contain gluten themselves, but are often cross-contaminated with gluten during processing. This recipe is gluten-free IF you purchase oats that are certified gluten-free.
Can I leave out the yogurt?
You can leave out the yogurt if you have to, but I find that it significantly improves the texture and flavor.
Make ahead / storage / reheat tips
These overnight oats can be prepped ahead of time and kept in the refrigerator for about 5-6 days. Refrigerate the fruit separately, as it will get soggy if stored with the oatmeal. Fruit is best sliced the morning of.
If you prefer hot oatmeal but like the convenience of overnight oats, feel free to microwave them for 1-2 minutes before adding fruit and slivered almonds.
Serving Suggestions
- Top with fresh fruit and berries for extra flavor and natural sweetness
- Top with chopped nuts or seeds for an extra crunch
- Add an extra drizzle of almond butter or melted chocolate
