Description
Start your holiday mornings with joy using these Overnight Gingerbread Oats. This recipe is simple, delicious, and captures the warm, spiced flavor of gingerbread, giving you a healthy, ready-to-eat breakfast straight from the fridge. We made this recipe to bring playful connection back to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup Rolled Oats
- 1 tablespoon Chia Seeds
- 1/2 cup Milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/4 cup Plain Greek Yogurt (optional, for extra creaminess)
- 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup
- 1 teaspoon Molasses
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- Pinch of Ground Cloves
- Pinch of Ground Nutmeg
- Pinch of Salt
- Optional Topping: Chopped pecans or a dollop of yogurt
Instructions
- In a jar or container, combine the rolled oats, chia seeds, and all the spices (ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, salt). Stir well to distribute the spices evenly.
- Add the milk, maple syrup, and molasses to the dry ingredients.
- Stir everything together until fully combined. Make sure no dry oats are stuck at the bottom.
- If you are using yogurt, stir it in now until smooth.
- Seal the container and shake it vigorously for about 30 seconds, or stir again after 5 minutes to break up any clumps.
- Place the container in the refrigerator and let it sit for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight.
- In the morning, enjoy cold straight from the fridge. Add your favorite toppings before serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter oat, increase the maple syrup slightly. Remember, you can always add more sweetness later.
- If the texture is too thick in the morning, simply stir in an extra splash of milk until you reach your preferred consistency.
- This recipe is a great base. Feel free to add a scoop of protein powder for an extra boost before refrigeration.
- We love using almond milk, but any milk you enjoy works perfectly here.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook/Overnight
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 container
- Calories: Approx. 350
- Sugar: Approx. 18g
- Sodium: Approx. 150mg
- Fat: Approx. 9g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 55g
- Fiber: Approx. 10g
- Protein: Approx. 15g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 5mg