Classic Maple Cinnamon oats

Classic Maple Cinnamon oats

Comforting, naturally sweet, ready in 5 minutes (or overnight)

Prep Time: 5 min | Serve: Cold or Warm | Reader Favorite

These classic maple cinnamon oats are the perfect introduction to oat bowls. Simple, delicious, and endlessly satisfying.

What you need

  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup milk (any kind)
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional toppings: sliced banana, walnuts, extra maple syrup

How to make it

Cold (Overnight):

  1. Mix all ingredients in a jar or bowl
  2. Stir well
  3. Cover and refrigerate overnight (or minimum 4 hours)
  4. Stir and add toppings before serving

Warm (Porridge):

  1. Combine oats, milk, and salt in a pot
  2. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring
  3. Remove from heat, stir in maple syrup and cinnamon
  4. Add toppings and serve

Meal Prep Made Simple

Prep Sunday, sorted all week. Make 3-5 portions at once. Keep in the fridge for up to 5 days. Grab one each morning—breakfast done. Saves you 30 minutes per week and costs less than your coffee shop. Practical, delicious, the Savvy way.

Why this works

No complicated ingredients, pure comfort. The maple syrup provides natural sweetness, and the cinnamon makes it cozy. Perfect for busy mornings or meal prep Sundays.

Practical tip: Use pure maple syrup, not pancake syrup. The oats will thicken overnight - add more milk if needed. This is the perfect base recipe to customize.

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