Creamy Gingerbread Overnight Oats, Dietitian Recipe
This Gingerbread Overnight Oats Recipe is a delicious breakfast for the holiday season when you're craving the flavor of classic gingerbread cookies and want a healthy breakfast! With a couple of minutes of meal prep the night before, your easy breakfast will be waiting for you the next day 😊
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats look for certified gluten-free if you are GF
- ½ tablespoon chia seeds
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon molasses
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- In a mason jar or other container with a lid, combine the dry ingredients including the oats, chia seeds, and spices. Give it a stir.
- Add the milk, yogurt, maple syrup, molasses and vanilla. Stir it really well.
- Store in the fridge overnight (or at least 3-4 hours) in an airtight container. When ready to serve the next morning, add your favorite toppings.
- Hint: Use a wide-mouth mason jar or even an empty peanut butter or almond butter jar to make your overnight oats. Don't use a container with a narrow mouth because it will be harder to mix.
Notes
Expert Tips
- Use Rolled Oats (also called Old-Fashioned Oats) for best texture when soaked. I use Bob's Red Mill rolled oats.
- For thicker oatmeal, add a bit less milk to the oat mixture.
- If you like your overnight oats a bit thinner, add a little extra milk!
- Refrigerator - Store overnight oats in an airtight container. I store mine in mason jars or other individual containers. You can keep overnight oats in the fridge for up to 5 days. They will continue to get creamier the longer they sit. I typically make them the night before and let them soak overnight, but you could meal prep multiple jars to have them ready for you throughout the whole week.
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