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Gingerbread Overnight Oats
Updated: Jul 8
If you are looking for a way to sneak gingerbread into your breakfast, then definitely give this one a go!
Ever since I have baked my first batch of gingerbread biscuits for the year, I have not been able to stop eating them. It has been weeks since I made this porridge and am not sure why I have not posted it yet. This oat is flavoured with gingerbread spices for that Christmassy taste, perfect for this festive season, and can be enjoyed hot or cold. No actual gingerbread biscuits are required, but Christmas come only once a year, right?
GINGERBREAD SPICES
There are many different gingerbread spice-mix recipes, but the most commonly used are some types of mix of these spices:
Cinnamon
Cloves
Allspice
Ginger
Star Anise
Mace
Nutmeg
Ground coriander
Ground black pepper
In this recipe I used cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and allspice, but feel free to add any additional spices if you like.
Not only do these spices add a delicious, warming flavour, but they all have some health benefits too.
This recipe is for 2 servings. Half the recipe for a single serving or double the recipe to have your breakfasts sorted for the next few days.
OTHER BREAKFAST RECIPES TO TRY
GINGERBREAD OVERNIGHT OATS
Indulgent and perfect for this festive season and can be enjoyed hot or cold.
Author: Andrea
Serves: 2
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min + overnight soaking
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE OATS
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats*
2 tbsp buckwheat groats
1 and half cup almond milk **
1 tbsp oat yoghurt (or yoghurt of choice), optional but makes it extra creamy
1 tsp Cinnamon
1 tsp ground Ginger
1/4 tsp allspice
pinch of nutmeg
1 tbsp maple syrup or sweetener of choice (or more to taste)
pinch of salt
TO SERVE
cinnamon for dusting
dollop of yoghurt
Gingerbread cookies (because Christmas comes once a year)
INSTRUCTIONS
Combine all the ingredients for the oats in a sealable container and let it sit overnight in the fridge.
In the morning add more almond milk if required and mix again.
Divide the mix between 2 bowls and serve with your favourite toppings and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
For a hot option, simply heat up all the porridge ingredients on the stove for a few minutes (add liquid as needed) and serve with your favourite toppings.
NOTES
* For gluten-free use a gluten-free certified oats
** for nut-free version use oat or soy milk
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