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.
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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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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
- In four mason jars place equal amounts of the oats, vanilla and milk in each. Stir to mix well.
- 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.
- Refrigerate jars for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Just before serving, toast pecans at 325 degrees for 5-7 minutes. Divide pecans and sprinkle in each jar.
- Serve with additional cinnamon and maple syrup, if desired, and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How long will they last in the fridge
While these will last for a couple of days in the fridge, it’s best to mix the milk in the night before and enjoy the following day. After 24 hours, this might get soggy.
So is it 2 cups per jar? or 1/4 oats if making 4 jars
Thanks for your question! You will start with 2 cups of oats, along with the other ingredients. Then, divide the mixture among 4 jars.
I love this recipe! I was doing a cacao and pb combo for the longest time but wanted to change it up. This recipe reminds me of the maple brown sugar oatmeal packets that I don’t buy because of the laundry list of ingredients in them. I sub coconut sugar for the brown sugar, use unsweetened oat or almond milk and add ground flax seed and collagen peptides. So so good! I divide the recipe between 2 jars but I eat 2 servings at a time since I’m trying to gain weight back that I’ve lost due to multiple recent surgeries.
Yay! So happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe, Beth! It’s wonderful you have found a tasty and healthy meal that works for your diet plan. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment and rating!
Does this heat well?
You can heat them up. 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!
Your guide is so simple; I tried and succeeded the first time.
I will find more recipes on your website and cook them soon.
Thanks for your sharing.
Yay, Kristine! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment 🙂
What size Mason jar for 1 serving ? 4oz or8oz?Thanks!
One serving should fit pretty easily within an 8 oz mason jar (perfect size for breakfast!). But you can put it in even smaller 4 oz jars for a snack if you’d like!
Could you omit the brown sugar and just have the maple syrup and cinnamon? I put cooked apple on top in the morning so that adds sweetness.
Absolutely! The sweeteners don’t affect the texture, just the flavor – so adjust as you please!
Do you not warm the oatmeal before serving?
Hi Kimberly! You don’t have to heat it up, but you definitely can if you’d like. The texture will change quite a bit, though. You can also set them out at room temperature before eating. Hope you enjoy the recipe!
Out of Curiosity instead of Almond Milk can regular Whole Milk be used.
Absolutely! Any type of milk will work great in this recipe. Hope you enjoy! 🙂