Gingerbread Overnight Oats

Gingerbread Overnight Oats are a quick, spiced, and creamy breakfast you can prep ahead for busy holiday mornings. They’re portioned in jars for an easy grab-and-go option.

They're packed with warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and clove, and get their creamy texture from vanilla Greek yogurt and milk. Prep them the night before, refrigerate, and enjoy a hassle-free start to your day.

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What You’ll Need

Ingredients:

• 1½ cups quick oats

• 3 tablespoons brown sugar

• ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon

• ½ teaspoon ground ginger

• 1/8 teaspoon ground clove

• 1 cup 2% milk

• 4 tablespoons vanilla Greek yogurt

• 1/2 teaspoon molasses

• Optional toppings: dried cranberries, toasted pecans, diced apple or pear, mini chocolate chips

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How to Make It

1. In a medium bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and clove.

2. Add the milk, Greek yogurt, and molasses. Stir until everything is fully combined.

3. Divide the mixture evenly between two pint jars. Put the lids on and refrigerate overnight, at least 6 hours.

4. In the morning, stir each jar and add a splash of milk if needed. Serve cold straight from the fridge or warm gently in the microwave.  Add toppings as desired. 

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Tips & Tricks

• Use any milk you prefer, including skim, whole, or almond milk.

• You can use vanilla, plain, or lemon Greek yogurt depending on your flavor preference.

• Can be served cold straight from the fridge or warmed gently in the microwave.

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If you make these overnight oats, leave a comment or review to let me know how they turned out. You might also enjoy our Gingerbread Buttermilk Waffles or Cranberry Gingerbread Muffins.

 

Gingerbread Overnight Oats

Author: Jolene's Recipe Journal

Ingredients

• 1½ cups quick oats
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon ground clove
• 1 cup 2% milk
• 4 tablespoons vanilla Greek yogurt
• 1/2 teaspoon molasses
• Optional toppings: dried cranberries, toasted pecans, diced apple or pear, mini chocolate chips

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, molasses, cinnamon, ginger, clove, milk, and Greek yogurt. Stir until evenly mixed.
2. Divide the mixture evenly between two pint jars.
3. Put lids on the jars and refrigerate overnight (at least 6 hours).
4. Serve warm or cold as is or add any of the optional toppings.

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You can find even more gingerbread inspired recipes in our Gingerbread Lovers Roundup!