If you love the scent of cinnamon at breakfast, this recipe will become your favorite! The cinnamon overnight oats, or cold cinnamon porridge, is a healthy and creamy breakfast that you prepare in 5 minutes in the evening and that saves your morning.
This blended version becomes a truly velvety cream, naturally sweet, with an aroma reminiscent of classic cinnamon rolls but in a more balanced form.
The addition of shredded coconut makes the texture even richer and more satisfying, without the need for protein powder. It’s perfect when you want something healthy, filling and ready as soon as you open the fridge.
If you’re in a hurry but don’t want to give up a complete breakfast, this recipe is for you.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very budget-friendly
- Rest time: 2 Hours
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 3 Servings
- Cooking methods: No-cook
- Cuisine: Healthy
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients to make Cinnamon overnight oats (no-cook cinnamon porridge)
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut (desiccated)
- 1 cup almond milk (unsweetened)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp chia seeds (ground)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- vanilla extract
- ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 2 tsp milk
- maple syrup
Tools to make Cinnamon overnight oats (no-cook cinnamon porridge)
- Blender
- 3 Glasses
How to make Cinnamon overnight oats
Place all ingredients except those for the glaze into the blender.
Blend until smooth and creamy.
Divide the mixture into 3 jars or glasses.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
Before serving, mix the yogurt, maple syrup and milk for the glaze and drizzle over.
Finish with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Storage
Keeps in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in airtight containers.
Perfect for weekly meal prep.
Tips
If you want it even creamier, add 1 tbsp extra yogurt.
If you prefer a more fluid consistency, increase the milk by about 1.5–2 tbsp.
For a crunchy note, add walnuts or almonds before serving.
No-blender option
You can simply mix all the ingredients in a bowl and let them rest in the fridge: you’ll get a more rustic but equally delicious version.
Estimated nutritional values (per serving)
Calculated for 3 total servings.
Calories: ~ 480 kcal
Protein: ~ 20 g
Carbohydrates: ~ 55 g
Fat: ~ 20 g
Fiber: ~ 9 g
👉 This is an energizing, filling and balanced breakfast.
If you want to reduce calories you can decrease the coconut to about 1/3 cup (≈ 30 g).
FAQ (Questions & Answers)
Can I use plant-based yogurt?
Yes, choose a firm, not-too-runny variety.
Can I substitute the maple syrup?
Yes, use honey or agave syrup in the same amounts.
Can it be frozen?
Better not; the texture changes.
