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gingerbread overnight oats in a mason jar.
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Gingerbread Overnight Oats

Creamy, cozy, and full of holiday flavor, these Gingerbread Overnight Oats are made with Greek yogurt, molasses, and warm spices like cinnamon and ginger. A simple, make-ahead breakfast that tastes like Christmas morning and keeps you full and happy all day.
Prep Time5 minutes
Chilling Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 5 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1
Calories: 313kcal
Author: Cara Lanz

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 143mg | Potassium: 549mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 248mg | Iron: 3mg