An easy recipe for Cinnamon Overnight Oats with Tahini. This delicious and healthy breakfast is a great way to start your morning! (Gluten-free)
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Tahini Overnight Oats with Cinnamon
This recipe is full of yummy and healthy ingredients that will take your breakfast to the next level. It is so nice waking up knowing that you have breakfast all sorted!
This overnight oats recipe is a favourite with everyone who gives it a try. And it is naturally gluten-free and can easily be adapted to make a vegan version so it suits most dietary needs. The chia seeds and oatmeal also make it high in protein which is a healthy way to start your day.
The cinnamon overnight oats are perfectly spiced and creamy. And they take all most no time to make. So it is a perfect breakfast option for a busy morning or if you are feeling lazy and just want something simple and nourishing.
You can customise this overnight oats recipe to perfectly suit your preferences. You can adjust the amount of sweetness, the kind of milk used, and how you serve your oats.
Another delicious and simple overnight oats recipe you should try out is my Blueberry Overnight Oats!
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Rolled Oats: I love the texture that the rolled, or old-fashioned, oats add to this meal. But you can also use smaller steel-cut oat flakes instead.
- Milk: Any milk can be used for this recipe, so use whichever milk suits your lifestyle and preference best. I like using oat milk or almond milk for my overnight oats.
- Chia Seeds: These healthy, high-protein seeds add lots of nutrients and yummy thick texture to the oats.
- Honey: Feel free to adjust how much honey you add depending on your preference. The honey can also be swapped out for any other sweetener alternative if preferred or if you are following a vegan diet. I like using maple syrup or agave syrup to sweeten my overnight oats.
- Tahini: If you've never added tahini to your oats before, you are missing out! It adds so much yummy creaminess and flavour.
- Cinnamon: Adding ground cinnamon to overnight oats is an easy way to add flavor and nutrients to your breakfast.
- Vanilla extract: Makes the overnight oats even more flavorful but you can also easily omit this ingredient if you do not have any.
Serving Suggestions
- A drizzle of extra milk
- Fresh fruit (I like using figs or chopped apple)
- Extra tahini
- A sprinkle of extra ground cinnamon
- Roasted nuts or nut butter - a great way to add more protein to your breakfast
- Coconut flakes - I like to toast mine for maximum flavor
How to Make Healthy Cinnamon Overnight Oats
This is such an easy breakfast recipe - it is perfect for busy mornings and for meal prep as it is made in advance. All you will need to make this recipe is a mixing bowl, whisk or spoon, and serving bowls or jars. This breakfast is made using just one bowl and only takes 5 minutes to mix up.
Step-by-step instructions
STEP ONE
In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients together using a whisk. Make sure it is well combined and mixed.
STEP TWO
Cover the mixing bowl with a lid or with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator overnight, or for at least 1 hour.
STEP THREE
When you are ready to enjoy your overnight oats, simply serve in a bowl and top with any desired toppings such as extra tahini and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Alternatively, you can divide the mixture into jars and store in the fridge to enjoy at a later stage.
How To Store Cinnamon Overnight Oats
This recipe is perfect for meal prep. Overnight oats can easily be kept for up to 5 days in the fridge. Just keep the mixture covered in the fridge and add the toppings fresh each time you eat it.
The great part of storing overnight oats is that they get even softer and creamier the longer they stay in the fridge!
Recipe Notes and Tips
- As time passes, the oats will soak up more liquid and break down. This makes the texture softer and less chewy. So if you prefer a chewier texture, I recommend only preparing overnight oats one or two days in advance.
- You can add hemp seeds to this recipe for an extra boost of nutrition.
- Add a scoop of vanilla or plain flavored protein powder to your overnight oats for an extra boost of protein.
Generally, overnight oats are eaten cold. But there is nothing wrong with eating them warm if you prefer. Just be sure to check the recipe before warming it because if it contains yogurt then it is best to rather eat it cold. Whereas this recipe can be enjoyed warm too!
Cinnamon is good for you in oatmeal. The combination of cinnamon and oats is a healthy way to start your day. Oatmeal is heart-healthy and high in carbohydrates to boost your energy. Plus, it is also loaded with fibre to keep you feeling full and curb your appetite.
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Cinnamon Overnight Oats with Tahini
An easy recipe for Cinnamon Overnight Oats with Tahini. This delicious and healthy breakfast is a great way to start your morning! (Gluten-free)
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup milk or milk alternative
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp honey or maple syrup
- 2 tbsp tahini
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients together using a whisk. Make sure it is well combined and mixed.
- Cover the mixing bowl with a lid or with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator overnight, or for at least 1 hour.
- When you are ready to enjoy your overnight oats, simply serve in a bowl and top with any desired toppings such as extra tahini and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- (Alternatively, you can divide the mixture into jars and store in the fridge to enjoy at a later stage. )
Notes
Overnight oats can easily be kept for up to 5 days in the fridge. Just keep the mixture covered in the fridge and add the toppings fresh each time you eat it.
Serving Suggestions
- A drizzle of extra milk
- Fresh fruit (I like using figs or chopped apple)
- Extra tahini
- A sprinkle of extra ground cinnamon
- Roasted nuts or nut butter - a great way to add more protein to your breakfast
- Coconut flakes - I like to toast mine for maximum flavor
