Description
This High Protein Gingerbread Overnight Oats recipe combines the cozy flavors of gingerbread with wholesome ingredients to create a delicious and nutritious breakfast. Packed with protein and fiber, it’s perfect for a filling and easy meal that can be prepared the night before. Topped optionally with whipped cream or a small gingerbread cookie, it tastes like dessert but fuels you like a meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Overnight Oats Base
- ¾ cup milk of choice (e.g., Fairlife 2%)
- ½ cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 2 tbsp vanilla protein powder
- 1 tbsp molasses
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
Toppings (Optional)
- Whipped cream
- Small gingerbread cookie
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium glass jar or container, add the milk, rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, molasses, maple syrup, chia seeds, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ground ginger. Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
- Refrigerate: Cover the jar or container and place it in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, or overnight, to allow the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid and flavors.
- Serve and Garnish: Once chilled and set, stir the oats before serving. Optionally, top with a dollop of whipped cream and/or a small gingerbread cookie for a festive touch.
Notes
- These oats provide a generous 27 grams of protein, making them an excellent meal replacement for breakfast or snack.
- If you prefer a thicker consistency, reduce the milk slightly or increase the oats.
- You can swap molasses with brown sugar if molasses is unavailable, but molasses provides the signature gingerbread flavor.
- Use any milk of your choice, such as dairy, almond, oat, or soy milk, to suit dietary preferences.
- Chia seeds add fiber and help thicken the oats, but can be omitted if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 477 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 11 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
