Gingerbread Cookie Overnight Oats Recipe
This Gingerbread Cookie Overnight Oats recipe offers a delicious and nutritious way to start your day with the warm flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves combined in a creamy, easy-to-make overnight oat base. Perfect for a quick breakfast or snack, it captures the festive essence of gingerbread in a wholesome, dairy-inclusive dish that can be enjoyed cold or warmed up.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours (including refrigeration)
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- 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 and Sweeteners
- 1 tbsp molasses
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey (optional)
Garnish
- Gingerbread man cookie, for serving
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a mason jar or a mixing bowl, add the rolled oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, molasses, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, vanilla extract, and optional maple syrup or honey.
- Mix Thoroughly: Stir all the ingredients well to ensure everything is evenly combined and the spices and sweeteners are fully incorporated with the oat mixture.
- Refrigerate Overnight: Cover the jar or bowl and place it in the refrigerator for at least 6-8 hours or overnight. This allows the oats to absorb the liquids and flavors, softening into a creamy consistency.
- Stir and Adjust Consistency: The next morning, remove the oats from the fridge and give them a good stir. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash of almond milk or your chosen milk to loosen it up.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve the oats cold or warm them gently if preferred. Top with a sprinkle of cinnamon, your favorite nuts, and place a gingerbread man cookie on the side for a festive touch.
Notes
- You can substitute Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt to make the recipe vegan.
- Use maple syrup instead of honey to keep it vegan-friendly.
- Adjust sweeteners according to taste; molasses provides that traditional gingerbread depth.
- Overnight oats can be prepped in larger batches and stored up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
- Feel free to add nuts or seeds for added texture and nutrition.
- Warming the oats slightly in the morning makes them extra comforting.
Keywords: Gingerbread overnight oats, Healthy breakfast, Easy no-cook oatmeal, Festive oats recipe, Holiday breakfast, Make-ahead oats
