Gingerbread Overnight Oats Recipe
If you’re as obsessed with overnight oats as I am, you can never have too many combinations! I love making a big batch of these at the beginning of the week and having them all week long. The creamy yogurt white chocolate topping is optional, but really dresses up these oats! Or you can always just add chopped walnuts and mini white chocolate chips. However you top them off, one thing is for sure: these Gingerbread Overnight Oats are such a fun way to bring holiday vibes into your everyday healthy breakfast!
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What Are Overnight Oats?
If we’re friends on Instagram or TikTok, then you already KNOW how much I love overnight oats (and likely are already familiar with them). For those who don’t know, overnight oats are life-changing!
They’re made by combining rolled oats with about double the amount of liquid, usually milk and yogurt. Then add in spices, maple syrup to sweeten, and any toppings or mix-ins you like!
The easiest way to make them is right in mason jars. Just mix all of the ingredients together and pop them in the fridge overnight. Then your breakfast is ready to grab and go in the morning! Overnight oats are usually eaten cold, but you can warm them up in the microwave if you prefer.
Ingredients/Substitutions
- Rolled Oats
- Almond Milk
- Vanilla Greek Yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt)
- Almond Butter
- Maple Syrup
- Molasses (optional)
- Cinnamon
- Ginger
- Cloves
- Nutmeg
- Allspice
Topping (Optional)
- White Chocolate Chips
- Coconut Oil
- Vanilla Greek Yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt)
- Cinnamon
How to Make Gingerbread Cookie Overnight Oats
These Gingerbread Cookie Overnight Oats are truly one of the easiest recipes to make for a healthy breakfast! The topping is optional, but once you try it, you’ll want to put it on EVERYTHING. It’s so good! Here’s how to make Gingerbread Overnight Oats:
- Divide and mix oats, plant-based milk, yogurt, almond butter, maple syrup, a little bit of molasses (optional), and gingerbread spices together in mason jars (or other airtight containers).
- For the topping, melt the white chocolate chips and coconut oil together, whisking until smooth.
- Slowly whisk in the yogurt, 1 Tablespoon at a time, and smooth evenly on top of the oats.
- Add lids and place in the fridge overnight! Enjoy in the morning!
Tips for the Recipes
- You can also make a big batch of these oats in a large mixing bowl and divide them into these cute mugs!
- Easily make this recipe dairy-free and vegan by using a thick, creamy plant-based yogurt and vegan white chocolate chips.
- The molasses is totally optional, but it helps give these oats that gingerbread cookie flavor!
Storage Suggestions
These Gingerbread Overnight Oats can last in the refrigerator in airtight containers (like mason jars) for up to 3-4 days! Did you know that you can also freeze overnight oats? Freeze them for up to 3 months, then thaw them out in the fridge the night before. Add toppings in the morning and enjoy!
EXTRA TIP: I like the idea of prepping anything I can in advance to make our busy lives a little bit easier. If you’re looking to save even more time, make a big batch of the dry ingredients and throw them in a freezer bag. Keep it in your pantry, and when you’re ready to make these oats, just add the liquid ingredients! SO easy!
More Holiday Breakfast Treats
- Gingerbread French Toast
- Maple Butternut Squash Quinoa Breakfast Bake
- Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal
- Maple Gluten-Free Donuts
- Gingerbread Loaf Recipe
More Overnight Oats
- Tiramisu Overnight Oats
- Banana Coconut Cream Pie Overnight Oats
- Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats
- Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats
- Oatmeal Cookie Overnight Oats Recipe
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Gingerbread Cookie Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 3/4 cup almond milk
- 1/2 cup vanilla Greek yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt)
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 2-3 Tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons molasses (optional)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon allspice
Topping (Optional)
- 1 Tablespoons white chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil
- 1/4 cup vanilla Greek yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Divide the overnight oats ingredients into jars and mix (or combine in a large bowl and divide into containers).
- Melt the white chocolate chips and coconut oil in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
- Slowly add the yogurt into the white chocolate mixture, 1 Tablespoon at a time, stirring or whisking until smooth.
- Smooth the topping into each of the containers and sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Add lids and store in the fridge overnight. Enjoy in the morning!
Kena says:
Easy and delicious
Christine McMichael replied:
Glad you enjoyed the recipe, Kena! 🙂
Michelle Ferrand says:
This sounds so good! I love overnight oats and having some that taste like gingerbread sounds delightful!
Christine McMichael replied:
Thanks, Michelle! Enjoy! 🙂
Jess says:
Oh my gosh! This is such an adorable idea! That little gingerbread’s man smile would be a great way to start the day 😀
Christine McMichael replied:
Thank you, Jess! Haha yes, definitely! 🙂