Description
Cozy gingerbread protein overnight oats made with warm spices, rich molasses, and creamy oats for a comforting, high-protein breakfast that tastes like dessert.
Ingredients
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder
1 tbsp molasses
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
1/4 cup Greek yogurt (optional)
Chopped nuts or dried fruit, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl or mason jar, combine rolled oats, milk, protein powder, molasses, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and maple syrup if using.
- Mix thoroughly until fully combined and smooth.
- Stir in Greek yogurt if using for extra creaminess.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- In the morning, stir well and add more milk if needed.
- Top with nuts or dried fruit and serve chilled or warmed.
Notes
Rolled oats provide the best texture.
Adjust sweetness to taste with maple syrup.
Add chia seeds or flaxseed for extra fiber.
Warm briefly in the microwave for a porridge-like texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
