close up shot of brown sugar and cinnamon overnight oats with chopped pecans on top and a cinnamon stick for garnish

Easy Brown Sugar Overnight Oats

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These easy brown sugar overnight oats are a quick make ahead breakfast that your whole family will enjoy. With rolled oats, sweet brown sugar and maple syrup, spicy cinnamon, and almond milk, this grab and go breakfast will give you just the boost that you need in the morning!

If your house is anything like mine, mornings can be very hectic! We usually grab whatever we can find for breakfast and run out the door. These brown sugar overnight oats have been a real game changer! I love that we can just grab them out of the fridge, grab a spoon, and head out the door. Maple brown sugar overnight oats are a quick and easy breakfast recipe that everyone will enjoy. This breakfast recipe is satisfyingly sweet and will keep you full for hours. It is also a heart healthy choice! The almond milk will even give you a little boost of protein in the morning. Fill mason jars with oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, maple syrup, almond milk, chopped pecans and you’ll have a delicious breakfast ready to go on any busy morning.

You will love how having overnight oatmeal ready to pull out of the fridge and eat on the go will simplify your morning. If you’ve been searching for healthy breakfast recipes, Brown Sugar and Cinnamon Overnight Oats, and Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal are perfect to add to your breakfast recipes. The best part about this brown sugar overnight oats recipe is that you do everything the night before! All that you have to do to make these easy overnight oats is add rolled oats and almond milk to your mason jars and stir it to mix them together. Then, in a separate bowl, you will mix vanilla, cinnamon, brown sugar, maple syrup, and salt together, then pour this mixture into the jars on top of the oats. Mix it all up, seal the jars, and let them refrigerate overnight. In the morning, your brown sugar cinnamon overnight oats will be ready to enjoy!

Why You’ll Love These Brown Sugar Overnight Oats

  • These oats are made the night before, so they are ready to grab and go in the morning!
  • Your whole family will love having these sweet, filling oats for breakfast.
  • These brown sugar overnight oats will keep you full until lunch.
  • This brown sugar overnight oats recipe makes 4 servings.
  • These overnight oats are sweet, tasty, and simple – the perfect weekday breakfast!

Ingredients for Brown Sugar Cinnamon Overnight Oats

  • Rolled Oats: Rolled oats are best for overnight oats. The increased texture results in a less mushy oatmeal compared to other oats.
  • Vanilla: I prefer to use pure vanilla in my recipes, but vanilla extract will work for these brown sugar overnight oats, too.
  • Almond Milk: Almond milk adds a great flavor to this overnight oats recipe. Almond milk can be substituted for any milk you prefer.
  • Cinnamon: Cinnamon adds great flavor to these brown sugar overnight oats.
  • Brown Sugar: I use brown sugar in these overnight oats because I prefer the flavor.
  • Maple Syrup: I prefer to use pure maple syrup in these maple brown sugar overnight oats, but honey or agave nectar can also be used.
  • Pecans: Lightly chop pecans and sprinkle on top of oats just before eating.
  • Salt: Add a pinch of salt.

How to Make Maple Brown Sugar Overnight Oats

Step 1: Start by adding 1/2 cup oats and 1/2 cup almond milk to four individual 8oz. mason jars. Stir ingredients well to combine.

Step 2: In a small bowl add vanilla, cinnamon, brown sugar, salt, maple syrup, and stir ingredients well.

Step 3: Pour 1/4 of the brown sugar mixture into each of the jars and stir to combine.

Step 4: Cover and place mason jars into the fridge for at least 6 hours, or overnight.

Step 5: Remove from the fridge and serve with chopped pecans, additional brown sugar and maple syrup if desired. Enjoy!

    Popular Substitutions/Additions

    Agave nectar or honey can be used in place of maple syrup in these brown sugar overnight oats.

    I prefer chopped pecans on my overnight oats, but you can substitute these for another chopped nut of your choice.

    Any milk can be used in place of almond milk in these brown sugar overnight oats.

    What to Serve with this Brown Sugar Overnight Oats Recipe

    Brown sugar cinnamon overnight oats make the perfect standalone breakfast! If you think that you may get hungry, you can also grab a piece of fruit or some yogurt to eat alongside these make ahead oats. 

    Brown Sugar Overnight Oats FAQs

    Can you warm up overnight oats?

    If you find that you don’t enjoy the oats cold, you can always let them prepare in the fridge overnight, then heat them up in the microwave in the morning. Simply microwave on high for 30 seconds, remove and stir, and microwave for an additional 30 seconds.

    Can I make these brown sugar overnight oats gluten free?

    Yes, to make this recipe gluten free, substitute regular oats for gluten free oats

    How can I make these overnight oats healthier?

    To make these oats healthier, replace the brown sugar with coconut sugar.

    How to Store Leftover Brown Sugar Overnight Oats

    I like to make a couple batches of brown sugar cinnamon overnight oats and keep them in the fridge. They are an easy breakfast to pull out of the fridge and eat on the run when you need something hearty in the morning. Overnight oats can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Overnight oats are definitely best when eaten on day 2 or 3.

    Brown sugar and cinnamon overnight oats in a mason jar with chopped pecans and a cinnamon stick for garnish

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    close up shot of brown sugar and cinnamon overnight oats with chopped pecans on top and a cinnamon stick for garnish

    Easy Brown Sugar Overnight Oats

    April King
    Brown Sugar And Cinnamon Overnight Oats is a quick and easy breakfast recipe that everyone will enjoy. Fill mason jars with oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, maple syrup, almond milk, chopped pecans and you'll have a delicious breakfast ready to go on any busy morning.
    4.75 from 32 votes
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    6 hours
    Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 256 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups rolled oats
    • 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
    • 2 cups almond milk
    • 1 tsp. cinnamon
    • 3 1/2 Tbsp. brown sugar
    • pinch of salt
    • 3 Tbsp. maple syrup
    • 1/4 cup chopped pecans

    Instructions
     

    • Add 1/2 cup oats and 1/2 cup almond milk to four individual 8oz. mason jars. Stir ingredients well to combine.
    • In a small bowl add vanilla, cinnamon, brown sugar, salt, maple syrup, and stir ingredients well.
    • Pour 1/4 of the brown sugar mixture into each of the jars and stir to combine.
    • Cover and place mason jars into the fridge for at least 6 hours, or overnight.
    • Remove from the fridge and serve with chopped pecans, additional brown sugar and maple syrup if desired. Enjoy!

    Notes

    *Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. Nutrition facts are an estimate and not guaranteed to be accurate. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on Modernmealmakeover.com should only be used as a general guideline

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1-8oz jarCalories: 256kcalCarbohydrates: 41.6gProtein: 6gFat: 7.8gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gSodium: 87.8mgPotassium: 125.2mgFiber: 4.8gSugar: 13.4gVitamin A: 5.1IUCalcium: 47.6mgIron: 12.1mg
    Keyword Brown Sugar And Cinnamon Overnight Oats, Overnight Oatmeal
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    8 Comments

    1. I was wondering if you tried this recipe with sugar free products. It sounds delicious but it has too much sugar and carbs for me.

    2. Shannon Dalton

      5 stars
      I tried this recipe with sugar-free ingredients (sugar free maple syrup and swerve brown sugar) and it turned out great! It is so delicious, and one of my go-to breakfasts. Thank you for the recipe!

    3. So good and surprisingly sweet! I will make again- maybe with just a little less sugar… i LOVED it as is, but this will give me a chance to sprinkle some on top, too!

    4. Leigh Ann Elliott

      5 stars
      This overnight oats recipe was delicious! I used unsweetened vanilla almond milk and 10oz porcelain ramekins. Will enjoy this recipe over and over… yum! Thanks for sharing it.

    4.75 from 32 votes (29 ratings without comment)

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