Description
This High Protein Gingerbread Overnight Oats recipe combines cozy gingerbread spices with creamy oats and protein powder for a delicious, nutritious breakfast that feels like dessert but fuels your day with 27 grams of protein per serving. Easy to prepare the night before, this healthy, filling meal is perfect for busy mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3/4 cup milk of choice (I used Fairlife 2%)
- 1/2 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
- 1/4 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 thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
- Refrigerate: Seal the jar or cover the container and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the oats and chia seeds to soak and the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Before serving, give the oats a good stir. Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream and/or place a small gingerbread cookie on top if desired for extra flavor and decoration. Enjoy chilled.
Notes
- These oats taste like dessert but provide a hearty meal with 27 grams of protein per serving.
- You can substitute the milk of choice with any dairy or plant-based milk according to your preference.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup or molasses to suit your taste.
- Chia seeds help thicken the mixture and add fiber; if unavailable, ground flaxseeds can be used as an alternative.
- For a vegan option, choose plant-based milk and vegan protein powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 477 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 11 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
