High-Protein Gingerbread Overnight Oats
This cozy, spiced breakfast tastes like gingerbread cookies and fuels like a protein shake. With molasses, maple syrup, and warm cinnamon-ginger flavor, these oats bring the holiday spirit to your mornings—no baking required.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- chill time: 4+ hours
- Total Time: 5 mins active
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
Ingredients
1½ cups milk of choice (Fairlife, almond, oat, etc.)
1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
4 tbsp vanilla protein powder
2 tbsp molasses (for authentic gingerbread flavor)
2 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp chia seeds
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground ginger
Optional Toppings:
Whipped cream or dairy-free alternative
Crushed gingerbread cookies or graham crackers
Sprinkle of nutmeg or cinnamon
Toasted pecans or walnuts
Drizzle of almond butter for richness
Flavor Twists:
Add ⅛ tsp cloves or allspice for deeper spice
Mix in 2 tbsp Greek yogurt for a creamy texture boost
Swap molasses with date syrup for a caramel-like sweetness
Stir in 1 tbsp cocoa powder for a chocolate-gingerbread variation
Instructions
In a bowl or jar, combine oats, milk, protein powder, molasses, maple syrup, chia seeds, vanilla, and spices.
Mix until fully incorporated.
Divide into two jars or containers. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Stir before serving and top with your favorite additions.
Nutrition
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 15g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 27g