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Gingerbread Cookie Overnight Oats Recipe

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These Gingerbread Cookie Overnight Oats are a nutritious, flavorful breakfast option that combines gluten-free oats with warming gingerbread spices and vanilla protein powder. Perfect for meal prep, they soak overnight for creamy texture and are topped with Greek yogurt for added creaminess and protein.

Ingredients

Overnight Oats

  • 2 cups gluten-free rolled oats
  • 65 grams vanilla protein powder (about 3/4 cup)
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon gingerbread spice mix (see below)
  • 2 1/2 cups unsweetened milk of choice
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 2 cups whole milk or low-fat Greek yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt), for topping

Gingerbread Spice Mix

  • 3/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Pinch ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Make the gingerbread spice mix: In a small bowl, combine all the individual spices— allspice, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir well to blend evenly.
  2. Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the gluten-free rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, chia seeds, and prepared gingerbread spice mix to ensure the spices are evenly distributed within the oats.
  3. Add wet ingredients and sweetener: Pour in the unsweetened milk of choice and the pure maple syrup to the dry mixture. Whisk all ingredients together thoroughly until the protein powder dissolves and you have a uniform mixture.
  4. Portion and refrigerate: Divide the oat mixture evenly among four containers or jars with lids. Seal them and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or preferably overnight to allow the oats and chia seeds to absorb the liquid and become creamy.
  5. Serve with topping: When ready to eat, top each jar with 1/2 cup of whole milk or low-fat Greek yogurt or your choice of dairy-free yogurt. Enjoy cold or use optional notes to warm.

Notes

  • Protein Powder: The recipe uses Clean Simple Eats vanilla protein powder. If you omit protein powder, increase maple syrup to 1/4 cup to maintain sweetness.
  • Serving Size Adjustment: To make a single serving, divide all ingredients by four and prepare in a jar.
  • Optional Toppings: Try gingerbread cookie crumble, diced apple, or cookie butter for added texture and flavor.
  • Warm Option: For a warm breakfast, cook 1/2 cup oats on stovetop or microwave, then remove from heat and stir in 1 small scoop protein powder, 1 teaspoon maple syrup, 1/4 teaspoon gingerbread spice mix, and splash of milk. Top with Greek yogurt or toppings.
  • Spice Level: Reduce the gingerbread spice mix by half if you prefer a milder flavor.

Find it online: https://cookedbygrace.com/gingerbread-cookie-overnight-oats-recipe/