Gingerbread Cookie Overnight Oats Recipe
This Gingerbread Cookie Overnight Oats recipe is a delightful and nutritious breakfast option that combines the warming spices of gingerbread cookies with the convenience of overnight oats. Creamy Greek yogurt and almond milk create a smooth base, while molasses and spices infuse the oats with classic holiday flavors. Perfect served chilled and garnished with a gingerbread cookie for a festive touch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-cook, Refrigeration
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
Flavorings & Sweeteners
- 1 tbsp molasses
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey (optional)
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
For Serving
- Gingerbread man cookie
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a jar or bowl, mix together the rolled oats, almond milk, and Greek yogurt until well combined.
- Add Flavorings: Stir in the molasses, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, vanilla extract, and optional maple syrup or honey for added sweetness, ensuring the spices are evenly distributed.
- Mix Thoroughly: Give the mixture a good stir to blend all ingredients, making sure the oats are fully coated with the flavored milk mixture.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Cover the jar or bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight. This allows the oats to soak and soften, absorbing all the flavors.
- Serve: The next morning, give the oats a gentle stir. Serve chilled, topped with a gingerbread man cookie on the side for an extra festive touch. Enjoy cold or at room temperature.
Notes
- You can substitute almond milk with any milk or milk alternative such as soy, oat, or dairy milk.
- For a sweeter taste, increase maple syrup or honey to 2 tablespoons as preferred.
- The spices can be adjusted to your taste, adding more ginger or cinnamon if desired.
- Add nuts or dried fruits like chopped pecans or raisins for extra texture and flavor.
- This recipe is best consumed within 24-48 hours for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1 cup)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Keywords: overnight oats, gingerbread oats, gingerbread cookie, breakfast, healthy breakfast, easy oats recipe, holiday breakfast, make-ahead oats
