These Snickerdoodle Overnight Oats have just eight simple ingredients and are a good source of protein and fiber, so you’ll have a quick and satisfying breakfast ready for you. If you feel like meal prep is overwhelming, starting with a simple recipe like this can get you started without spending tons of time in the kitchen. These are featured in week 1 of my 2026 November meal prep plan!

snickerdoodle overnight oats ingredient notes:

Almond butter: Feel free to opt for your favorite nut butter like cashew or peanut butter here. The nut butter adds an additional creamy, sweet layer to the oats, and helps bind the ingredients together. I like to drizzle some extra over the top of the oats for serving as well.

Cinnamon: Cinnamon helps give our oat mixture that classic snickerdoodle flavoring, without compromising the sweetness. Cinnamon is naturally anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial and also aids in digestion to help avoid blood sugar spikes — perfect to start your day with!

Chia Seeds: Our lovely little addition to all my overnight oats recipes, however you can always omit and opt for an additional 1/2 cup of oats. Chia seeds help kick off your day with an additional boost of Omega-3 and fiber, keeping you fuller longer.

Gluten-free Rolled Oats: They’re the star of any overnight oats recipe, and for good reason. Rolled oats are packed with fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals, making them a breakfast superfood! I like to use rolled oats because they absorb the milk and other liquids, without becoming mushy in the fridge throughout the week, making them perfect for easy, prep-ahead, on-the-go breakfasts!

Vanilla protein powder: This helps us get that sweet, cookie-like flavor, without any baking. If using unflavored protein powder, I recommend using 2 tablespoons of additional maple syrup in the recipe. I highly recommend not skipping out, as the protein powder helps keep you full all morning long.

SNICKERDOODLE OVERNIGHT OATS

SNICKERDOODLE OVERNIGHT OATS

Recipe by Jenn Lueke

4.8 from 29 votes

Servings

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4

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Chill time

6

hours

These Snickerdoodle Overnight Oats have just eight simple ingredients and are a good source of protein and fiber, so you’ll have a quick and satisfying breakfast ready for you. If you feel like meal prep is overwhelming, starting with a simple recipe like this can get you started without spending tons of time in the kitchen. These are featured in week 1 of my 2026 November meal prep plan!

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Ingredients

• 2 cups gluten-free rolled oats

• 1 scoop (50g) vanilla protein powder

• 1/4 cup chia seeds

• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, additional for topping

• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

• 2 1/2 cups unsweetened nut or oat milk

• 1 tablespoon creamy almond butter, additional for topping

• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup (2 if you like it sweeter!)

• 1 teaspoon almond extract

• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

• 1 cup low-fat or whole milk Greek yogurt, for serving (can substitute dairy-free yogurt)

Directions

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the oats, protein powder, chia seeds, cinnamon, and salt.
• Whisk in the milk, almond butter, maple syrup, almond extract, and vanilla extract until combined.
• Dividing evenly, spoon the oat mixture into four 10- or 12-ounce lidded containers and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
• For serving, top each jar with 1/4 cup of Greek yogurt, plus a drizzle of almond butter and sprinkle of cinnamon (if desired).

Notes

• Store it: Refrigerate in sealed containers or jars for up to 4 days.

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