Gingerbread Overnight Oats

Packed with festive flavours, these creamy overnight oats are Christmas themed with the gingerbread spices and typical ingredients of rolled oats, chia seeds and milk. They're perfect for making ahead of time for a fuss-free Christmas morning.

note - ingredients can be approximate

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Prep Time 5

Resting Time 4

Total Time 4 5

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 427 kcal

Equipment

Overnight Oats Jars

Ingredients

1 cup rolled oats, see note 1
2 tablespoon chia seeds,
¼ cup Greek yogurt, subs note 2
1 ¾ cups milk, see note 3
2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, adjust to preferences
½ teaspoon ground ginger, adjust to preferences
¼ teaspoon allspice, adjust to preferences
¼ teaspoon ground cloves, adjust to preferences
1 teaspoon molasses, adjust to preferences
¼ cup protein , (vanilla or caramel) optional

Instructions

In a large container or 2 jars, mix 1 cup rolled oats, 2 tbsp chia seeds¼ cup Greek yogurt, 1 ¾ cups milk, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, ½ tsp ground ginger, ¼ tsp allspice, ¼ tsp ground cloves, 1 tsp molasses, ¼ cup protein until combined.
Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours) to let the oats and chia seeds absorb the liquid and thicken.
If you made the two serves together, you can store as one and separate in the morning or separate now for convenience.
Stir in the morning, adjusting with a splash of milk if needed. Serve cold or warm in the microwave, and top with yoghurt, fresh fruit, jam, or cookies for a festive touch.

Notes

Note 1 - Oats

Rolled oats are recommended as they provide the best texture when stored whole, overnight. Liquid quantities may vary if using different types of oats.

Note 2 - Yogurt and Milk

Substitutions - any dairy-free option. Nutrition information based off cow's milk and low-fat Greek yogurt.

Note 3 - Milk

You can use whatever milk for this. Nutritional information is based off cows milk.

This may need to be adjusted depending on your protein powder and yogurt type. You want it runny when first made - but still see the oats. This will make it soft and creamy once stored.

Storing

Store for up to 4-5 days. When ready to eat, give it a good stir.

Reheating (optional)

Reheat in the microwave on 1 minute intervals until heated through (approx. 2-3 minutes)

Nutrition

Calories: 427kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 28gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 117mgPotassium: 663mgFiber: 9gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 397IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 462mgIron: 4mg

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