Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (100g) Rolled Oats (Old-Fashioned)
  • 1 cup (240ml) Milk (Dairy or Non-Dairy)
  • 1/2 cup (120g) Greek Yogurt (Plain/Vanilla)
  • 1 tablespoon (15g) Chia Seeds
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) Maple Syrup (or Honey)
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon (divided)
  • 1 tablespoon (15g) Brown Sugar (packed)
  • 2 tablespoons (30g) Cream Cheese (softened, optional glaze)
  • 1 tablespoon (12g) Powdered Sugar (optional glaze)
  • 1 teaspoon Milk or Water (for glaze, optional)

Instructions:

  1. Combine Brown Sugar and 1 teaspoon of the Ground Cinnamon in a very small bowl. Mix thoroughly until evenly combined. Set aside as the Cinnamon Swirl mixture.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the Milk, Greek Yogurt, Maple Syrup, and Vanilla Extract until smooth.
  3. Add the Rolled Oats, Chia Seeds, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of Ground Cinnamon to the wet ingredients. Stir well until everything is incorporated and no dry patches of oats remain.
  4. Divide half of the oat mixture evenly between two small jars or airtight containers. Sprinkle half of the prepared Cinnamon Swirl mixture over the oats in both jars. Gently stir just 2-3 times to create a light swirl effect—do not overmix!
  5. Top with the remaining oat mixture, cover the jars tightly, and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, but preferably overnight (8-12 hours).
  6. In the morning, check the consistency. If too thick, add a splash more milk and stir.
  7. Optional Glaze: Whisk the softened Cream Cheese, Powdered Sugar, and splash of milk until smooth and pourable. Top the chilled oats with this glaze or a final dusting of cinnamon. Serve cold.