Easy and Healthy Gingerbread Overnight Oats
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This easy and healthy gingerbread overnight oats is so festive and so delicious. The oats are blended up prior to mixing with all the ingredients to create a creamy overnight oatmeal that is so easy to meal-prep and ready to enjoy in the morning during the busy holiday season. You will only need about 10 minutes to prep these breakfast recipe and can enjoy it for breakfast throughout the week.
These blended overnight oats are packed with all the cozy flavors you would find in gingerbread recipes. The warm spices such as nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves and ground ginger add so much flavor while the molasses balances it out with just a touch of sweetness. It is a satisfying and healthy way to start the day, especially on busy mornings where finding time for a healthy breakfast is limited.
Why you will love these gingerbread overnight oats
Quick & Easy: You can prep these festive blended overnight oats in about 10 minutes and enjoy them for breakfast for a few mornings on the go! So simple, yet delicious!
Blended Oats: I love the blended overnight oats compared to regular overnight oats because of the texture the blending creates. Its creamier and smoother! It is a personal preference, but if you tend to be more sensitive to textures, I highly recommend trying the blended version.
Festive: The flavors in these overnight oats are so festive and cozy. A delicious breakfast during the busy holiday season!
Ingredients and variations
Old Fashioned Rolled Oats: Old fashioned oats work best in this recipe. Quick oats will get a little too mushy and steel cut will have too firm of a texture.
Milk: You can use the milk of your choice. Almond and regular milk are my favorite options. Just try and use an unsweetened milk if using a plant based.
Spices: The spices added to the overnight oats are ground ginger, nutmeg, cloves and cinnamon.
Molasses: Molasses adds not only those gingerbread vibes but lightly sweetens the oats. If you do not have molasses, you can mix 1/2 tablespoon dark brown sugar and 1/2 tablespoon honey together as a replacement.
Vanilla Extract: Adds a touch more flavor.
Greek yogurt: Adds protein and a creamy texture to the blended overnight oats. I prefer a plain and unsweetened Greek yogurt but you could use a vanilla Greek yogurt in its place. If you need to make this recipe diary free, use a diary free yogurt of your choice.
Chia Seeds: Chia seeds really help the texture of the overnight oats. And they boost the nutrition in this easy breakfast. I highly recommend not leaving them out after doing a test run with and without the chia seeds. The texture is so much better with the chia seeds! That said, you can skip them if you wish.
Maple Syrup (optional): If you like your overnight oats a little sweeter, add in 1/2-1 tablespoon of maple syrup or honey.
Optional add-ons: Whipped cream and crushed gingerbread cookies added right before serving jazz up the overnight oats. Optional but so GOOD!
How to make overnight oats
- Add the old fashioned rolled oats to a food processor or blender. Blend until the oats until a coarse oat flour. You can add the milk, spices, molasses, vanilla extract, chia seeds and Greek yogurt to the blender, or combine them with the ground oats in a mixing bowl. Blend or mix until fully combined.
- Divide the oat mixture into two 8-16oz jars. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- When ready to enjoy, add any topping such as whipped cream and gingerbread cookies to the overnight oats and enjoy!
Do I have to blend the oats?
No, you do not have to blend the oats for this recipe to work. You can skip blending the oats all together. Just combine all ingredients together in a mixing bowl or right into the jars. The recipe will taste the same, you will just have more texture from the old fashioned rolled oats.
How long will the overnight oats last in the fridge?
You can meal prep these overnight oats and keep them in the fridge for breakfast for up to 3-4 days. However, I think they taste the best if enjoyed the first 2 days after mixing together.
Expert tips
- You can add more protein by mixing in your favorite vanilla protein powder.
- Do not add any extra topping, such as whipped cream or cookie crumbles, until ready to serve.
- Glass jars or mason jars with a lid work best for this recipe. You will need a jar at least two 8 oz jars or larger for these overnight oats.
- Give the gingerbread blended oats a good stir right before serving and adding any toppings.
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From my kitchen to yours, I hope you love this gingerbread overnights oats recipe!
Easy and Healthy Gingerbread Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 3/4 C. Old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 C. Milk of choice (almond, regular or oat milk)
- 1/4 tsp. Ground Ginger
- 1 Tbsp. Molasses (or 1/2 Tbsp. Dark brown sugar and 1/2 Tbsp. Honey)
- 1/8 tsp. Nutmeg
- Pinch of Cloves
- 1/2 tsp. Cinnamon
- 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 C. Greek Yogurt
- 1 Tbsp. Chia seeds
- 1/2 Tbsp. Maple Syrup (optional to make sweeter)
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Crushed gingerbread cookies (optional)
Instructions
- Add the old fashioned rolled oats to a food processor or blender. Blend until the oats until a coarse oat flour. You can add the milk, spices, molasses, vanilla extract, chia seeds and Greek yogurt to the blender, or combine them with the ground oats in a mixing bowl. Blend or mix until fully combined.
- Divide the oat mixture into two 8-16oz jars. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- When ready to enjoy, add any topping such as whipped cream and gingerbread cookies to the overnight oats.
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Nutrition
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.
