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A jar of Gingerbread Overnight Oats topped with whipped cream and a gingerbread cookie.
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Gingerbread Overnight Oats

If you love the warm spiced flavor of gingerbread, then you'll love these gingerbread overnight oats! Sweetened with molasses and they have over 20 grams of protein!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Course: Breakfast, Oatmeal, Snacks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: gingerbread, oats, overnight oats
Servings: 2 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup milk of choice, I use unsweetened vanilla almond milk
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, any fat content
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • pinch ground nutmeg
  • pinch ground cloves
  • pinch salt
  • 2/3 cup rolled oats
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds

Instructions

  • In a large bowl whisk together the milk, Greek yogurt, protein powder, molasses, and vanilla.
  • Whisk in the ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and pinch of salt.
  • Pour in the oats and chia seeds and stir together. Divide the oats into two bowls or jars and cover with lids or plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
  • Serve the oats as is or topped with whipped cream and a gingerbread cookie.

Notes

The oats are best when eaten within 4 days of making them. 

Nutrition

Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 171mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Calcium: 310mg | Iron: 2mg