Gingerbread Overnight Oats are soft and creamy, with the warm, cozy flavors of gingerbread. Delicious make-ahead breakfast with wholesome oats and protein-packed Greek yogurt. Perfect for Christmas morning or for a taste of holiday cheer any time of year.
For more easy overnight oats recipes, try Nutella Overnight Oats and Almond Butter Overnight Oats.
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❤️You're Going to Love These
- Cozy holiday flavors. Cozy spices and molasses give these oats that classic gingerbread flavor.
- Quick, easy, and make-ahead. Just stir, chill, and enjoy an easy breakfast in the morning.
- Healthy and satisfying. Packed with protein from Greek yogurt and fiber from oats.
- Customizable. Add chia seeds, flax, protein powder, or your favorite toppings.
- Perfect for the holiday season. A festive, no-fuss breakfast for Christmas morning or busy winter days.
This Gingerbread overnight oats recipe is filled with warm, cozy holiday flavors from molasses, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and nutmeg. Mixed with creamy Greek yogurt and hearty oats, this easy healthy breakfast is perfect for busy mornings or a festive holiday brunch.
🍋Ingredients
See recipe card at the bottom of the post for the full list of ingredients and exact amounts.
- Greek yogurt. Adds creaminess and protein. Any plain or vanilla yogurt (dairy or non-dairy) works.
Molasses. The key to that rich gingerbread flavor. Use unsulphured molasses (not blackstrap molasses).
Spices. Cinnamon, ground ginger, nutmeg, and allspice give it that classic holiday warmth. You can also use pumpkin pie spice.
Milk. Use your choice of milk -dairy, oat, almond, or soy.
Oats. Rolled old-fashioned oats create the best texture; quick-cooking steel cut oats work for a chewier bite.
Dried cranberries. Add chewy sweetness and a pop of color-optional but festive. Or try raisins or dried blueberries.
Toppings. Try more yogurt, berries, toasted nuts, crushed Biscoff or gingerbread cookies, or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
🫐Variations or Substitutions
- Sweetener. For additional sweetness, add a little honey or pure maple syrup.
- Chia seeds. Add 1 tablespoon chia seeds with the oats and 2 extra tablespoon each milk and yogurt. Add a splash more milk the next day if it's too thick.
- Flaxseed. Stir in 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds; add milk before serving if needed.
- Protein powder. Mix in plain or vanilla protein powder and adjust milk as needed for consistency.
🥣How to Make Gingerbread Overnight Oats
Step 1. In a small bowl or mason jar, stir together the yogurt, molasses, and spices until well combined. Add the milk, then stir in the oats and dried cranberries.
Step 2. Cover and refrigerate for 4-6 hours or overnight. The next morning, stir well and add a little extra milk or yogurt if needed. Serve with a dollop of yogurt, berries, toasted nuts, or crushed gingerbread cookies.
👉Helpful Hint: Adjust consistency. In the morning, add more milk to thin. To thicken, add more yogurt or a few spoonfuls of oats and allow a few hours to thicken.
✅Top Tips
- Sweeten it up. Taste before serving - add maple syrup or honey if you like it sweeter.
- Add-ins. Stir in chia seeds (1 tbsp) with the oats plus 2 more tablespoons each of milk and yogurt.
- Toppings. Add crunch and flavor with toasted nuts or crushed gingerbread cookies.
- Make it festive. Layer with yogurt and berries for a quick holiday parfait.
🎁Storage
Store covered in mason jars or an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Add toppings just before serving to keep them fresh and crunchy.
❓FAQ
Rolled oats are best for a creamy texture. Quick-cooking steel-cut oats also work for a chewier texture. Quick oats get very soft (my husband likes them). I don't recommend instant oats, as they turn mushy, or regular steel-cut oats, which take a long time to absorb the moisture.
Yes! Use non-dairy yogurt (like almond or coconut) and your favorite plant-based milk.
Absolutely. Warm in the microwave for 30-60 seconds, stirring halfway through. Add a splash of milk if it gets too thick.
Yes. Portion it into jars for grab-and-go breakfasts all week.
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📖 Recipe
Gingerbread Overnight Oats
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- ½ teaspoon each: cinnamon and ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon each: nutmeg, allspice, and salt
- ⅓ cup milk of choice
- ½ cup oats
- 1 tablespoon dried cranberries, optional
- optional toppings: more yogurt, fresh berries, toasted nuts, crushed gingerbread cookies
Instructions
- In a small bowl or mason jar, stir the yogurt, molasses, and spices together until smooth. Stir in the milk, then add the oats and dried cranberries. Cover and refrigerate 4-6 hours or overnight.
- The next day, stir the oats and add more milk or yogurt if needed. Serve with a dollop of yogurt, fresh berries, toasted almonds, and crushed gingerbread cookies.
Notes
- Check consistency: The next day, thin with milk or thicken with yogurt or 2 tablespoon oats (let absorb for a few hrs).
- Best oats for overnight oats: Rolled oats or quick-cooking steel-cut. Avoid quick or instant-they get mushy.
- Chia seeds: Add 1 tablespoon + increase milk and yogurt to ½ cup each.
- Protein boost: Mix in protein powder, adjusting liquid as needed.
- Toppings: Keep fruit and nuts separate until serving.
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