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    Home » Recipes » Vegan

    Gingerbread Chocolate Overnight Oats {Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free}

    Published: Dec 15, 2014 · Modified: Nov 8, 2022 by Lauren Kelly · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This Gingerbread Chocolate Overnight Oats is the perfect way to keep you healthy through the busy, holiday season!

    This delicious Gingerbread Chocolate Overnight Oats recipe is an easy way to stay on track with your healthy habits! Make few of these gingerbread overnight oats recipe to keep in the refrigerator for a quick breakfast or snack.

    Close up picture of a clear jar of overnight oats with cacao nibs and a silver spoon coming out the top, another jar of oats is in the background.

    Most of you know how much I love my overnight oats (ok, I am borderline obsessed with them) so I decided to create a festive one to eat during the holidays.  Maybe these will help satisfy our cravings for actual gingerbread?

    Maybe?

    Or…we could have these overnight oats AND a small piece of gingerbread.  That's a good compromise, right?

    If you like overnight oats you might also like my Creamy Chocolate Chip Overnight Oats, Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats or my Apple Pie Overnight Oats. All of these would be delicious with my Apple Chai Latte or my Low Carb Bulletproof Hot Chocolate.

    Why You Should Make This Overnight Oats Recipe

    I love making overnight oats on Sundays (my prep day) and I usually make at least 4 or 5 at a time. This way when I need a healthy breakfast or lunch, I am all ready to go!

    Especially around the holidays when I typically eat more carbohydrates and comfort foods than I usually do.

    The good thing about these Make Ahead Overnight Oats is that they are so simple to prepare, you can make 4 or 5 of them EVEN DURING THE HOLIDAYS.

    These overnight oats are a wonderful source of protein and a delicious way to start your day. I am always trying to add protein to all of my meals and snacks.

    Remember, protein help keeps you full.

    Eating breakfast in the mornings doesn't have to be hard. These are so convenient you can even eat them in your car!

    Picture of gingerbread overnight oats recipe in a clear glass jar on a green plaid towel.

    Recipe Ingredients for This Overnight Oats Recipe

    • Oats- Quick oats work best in overnight oats because of the texture. You can use whatever oats you have in your house and see what you personally like best.
    • Almond milk-I use unsweetened almond milk because I do not want any added sugars in my overnight oats. You can use unsweetened plain almond milk or unsweetened vanilla almond milk here.
    • Chia seeds- These babies are packed with protein, fiber and antioxidants. Chia seeds also give a wonderful crunchy texture.
    • Ground ginger
    • Vanilla extract- I use pure vanilla extract which doesn’t contain any artificial flavors or additives, it’s just pure vanilla made from alcohol. I use this one.
    • Maple syrup- Look for your label to say 100% pure maple syrup and the ingredients should only say that.
    • Protein powder- All protein powders are NOT created equally. There are so many in the grocery stores that contain unnecessary additives, preservatives and sugars. Please really all ingredient labels to ensure you aren't buying junk. I like this protein powder and also this one.
    • Cacao nibs- Cacao nibs are made from crushed cocoa beans and are loaded with antioxidants.
    Close up of a clear jar of overnight oats overhead, with cacao nibs and a silver spoon coming out the top.

    Recipe FAQ's and Expert Tips

    Can I eat these oats after a couple of hours and if they didn't sit in the refrigerator overnight?

    Yes, you can eat these overnight oats after at least 30 minutes. They might not be a s soft as they are after sitting overnight, but they are still very delicious.

    Can I use another dairy free milk for these overnight oats?

    Yes of course! My go-to is always unsweetened almond milk, but you can also use coconut milk, oat milk, soy milk, whatever you like.

    I don't have maple syrup, what else can I use to sweeten my overnight oats?

    You can also use an equal amounts of honey in these overnight oats. You can also use liquid Monk fruit (my personal favorite)!

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    Gingerbread Chocolate Overnight Oats

    These delicious Gingerbread Chocolate Overnight Oats are packed with protein and fiber and are an easy way to stack on track with your healthy habits!
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, brunch, Dessert, pre-workout, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 227kcal
    Author: Lauren Kelly

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups oats
    • 2 cups almond milk
    • ¼ cup chia seeds
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon ginger
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 2 teaspoons 100% pure maple syrup
    • 2 scoops Chocolate protein powder
    • Cacao nibs for topping

    Instructions

    • Place all of the ingredients except for cacao nibs in a small bowl or jar.
    • Stir well and cover.
    • Place in the refrigerator overnight.
    • Top with cacao nibs.
    • Eat and enjoy!

    Notes

    Cacao nibs, sunflower seeds, sliced almonds, chia seeds and help seeds all offer a little crunch. You can add them during meal prep or add them right before you eat them.
    Some people have mentioned they can't get into the "cold" oatmeal AKA overnight oats. I always tell them to make these ahead of time and just quickly heat them up before you eat them if you'd like.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 169mg | Potassium: 205mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 248mg | Iron: 3mg
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    Comments

    1. Stephanie

      October 25, 2021 at 12:18 am

      5 stars
      Love this so much! A healthly delicious way to start my day!

      Reply
    2. Sherwood

      February 07, 2016 at 3:39 am

      Made this (more or less) as my overnight oats for the week. I used a different protein powder, RAW, instead of ALOHA, so I'm not sure I can really comment on this recipe with any real authority. heh I make my oats in separate containers, so I had to do some math here. As they were, I ended up doubling the maple syrup and that resulted in a very mild, unassuming sweetness. Maybe I added too many nibs and their bitterness was just overpowering? I dunno. I didn't really get how this was gingerbready, but then I'm not terribly familiar with gingerbread. If I ever get ALOHA protein powder, I'll have to try these again. I wasn't impressed with this made with RAW. Silly protein powders and their variation...

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        February 07, 2016 at 4:46 pm

        I hope you like it again Sherwood!

        Reply
    3. GiGi Eats

      January 26, 2016 at 2:11 pm

      5 stars
      ALOHAAAA breakfast!!

      😉 Never tried this protein powder, or even heard of it before! Woo Woo! Off to do a little research!

      Reply
    4. Kristen

      January 16, 2016 at 6:57 pm

      Will this work without the protein powder?

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        January 16, 2016 at 7:18 pm

        Absolutely Kristen! I've made it without protein powder! Or you could also add a little plain Greek yogurt for protein too!

        Reply
    5. Gina @ Running to the Kitchen

      December 22, 2014 at 1:47 am

      I'm obsessed with all things gingerbread lately so this is THE perfect breakfast right now. I also LOVE my Aloha protein packets. So another excuse to use them is fine by me 🙂

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        December 22, 2014 at 1:51 am

        Thanks Gina! I hope you like it! 🙂

        Reply
    6. Carla

      December 15, 2014 at 9:49 pm

      I've been on an oatmeal kick lately and love how you made a festive twist with this gingerbread recipe!

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        December 15, 2014 at 10:49 pm

        Thank you Carla!

        Reply
    7. [email protected]

      December 15, 2014 at 10:26 pm

      Good point, I need to make these and add a bit of nutrition in these indulging times.

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        December 15, 2014 at 10:49 pm

        We all do! 🙂

        Reply
    8. Cookin+Canuck

      December 15, 2014 at 3:29 pm

      This is exactly what I need to be eating during the holiday season! I'm going to make this for my family...I know they'll love it.

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        December 15, 2014 at 10:50 pm

        I hope they like it! 🙂

        Reply
    9. [email protected]+Healthy+Delicious

      December 15, 2014 at 5:26 pm

      omg these look AMAZING! I love all those warm spices. I'm not huge on oatmeal, but I'm definitely going to try this soon. It just might be the recipe to win me over.

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        December 15, 2014 at 10:49 pm

        I hope so Lauren 🙂

        Reply
    10. Meg @ The Housewife in Training Files

      December 15, 2014 at 12:09 pm

      What is not to love about overnight oats?! Love the winter inspired gingerbread ones. Never had those! And I would love to try that new protein but it has pea protein in it and I am allergic to peas! The onlyyyy downfall to be allergic to them 🙁

      Reply
    11. [email protected]+press

      December 15, 2014 at 4:06 pm

      I was just panning on prepping some gingerbread oats this week for breakfasts 🙂

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        December 15, 2014 at 10:50 pm

        Good taste Heather 😉

        Reply
    12. Sharon @ What The Fork Food Blog

      December 15, 2014 at 3:42 pm

      5 stars
      I've been making gingerbread overnight oats these past few weeks but I LOVE your addition of chocolate protein powder! Such a great breakfast!

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        December 15, 2014 at 10:50 pm

        Thanks Sharon!

        Reply
    13. [email protected]+The+Frosted+Vegan

      December 15, 2014 at 3:36 pm

      I've been hearing so much about this powder, it looks so good in these oats!

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        December 15, 2014 at 10:50 pm

        Thank you Abby, you should try ALOHA!

        Reply
    14. [email protected]+Garnish+with+Lemon

      December 15, 2014 at 1:28 pm

      A perfect breakfast for the winter time! Love!

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        December 15, 2014 at 10:50 pm

        Thank you ladies! XO

        Reply
    15. Christie+-+Food+Done+Light

      December 15, 2014 at 12:58 pm

      I need to make this tonight and have it for breakfast tomorrow. Looks so good.

      Reply
      • lauren.kelly

        December 15, 2014 at 10:51 pm

        Thanks Christie! I hope you like it!

        Reply
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