Gingerbread Protein Overnight Oats

If you’re someone who wants breakfast to taste like a treat and keep you full all morning, these Gingerbread Protein Overnight Oats are for you. They’re thick, creamy, perfectly spiced, and genuinely taste like gingerbread batter — but with enough protein to actually hold you over.

This is one of those recipes I make on repeat during the colder months. It takes five minutes to throw together the night before, lives in the fridge perfectly, and feels festive without being over-the-top sweet. And yes… this is your reminder to use old-fashioned rolled oats, not instant. The texture if best!!

Why You’ll Love These Overnight Oats

• They taste like dessert but function like a balanced breakfast.
• Packed with protein to keep you full and energized.
• Cozy gingerbread spices = instant winter vibes.
• Easy meal prep for busy mornings.
• Works with dairy or plant-based swaps.

Gingerbread Protein Overnight Oats Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (not instant — please)

• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (25–30g protein)

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or regular milk for extra creaminess)

• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (or plant-based yogurt)

• 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey

• 1 teaspoon ground ginger

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

• Pinch of sea salt

• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to a bowl or jar.

2. Stir well until fully combined and no protein powder clumps remain.

3. Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours).

4. In the morning, stir and add a splash of milk if needed.

5. Enjoy cold or warm it up for a cozy option.

Optional Toppings

• Crushed gingerbread cookies

• A drizzle of maple syrup

• Chopped pecans or walnuts

• Extra yogurt or a dollop of whipped cream

If you make this tag me on Instagram @WhatRobinEats so I can see it, or leave a comment and let me know how you customized it. Extra spice? More protein? I love seeing your versions and sharing them. ✨

Gingerbread Protein Overnight Oats

Thick, creamy overnight oats flavored with warm gingerbread spices and boosted with protein. Made with rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, yogurt, and almond milk, this easy make-ahead breakfast tastes like dessert but keeps you full all morning.

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Servings 2 servings

Ingredients

  

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• 1 cup organic rolled oats
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder - linked my fav in the blog post above
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 cup greek or thick plant-based yogurt
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves (optional)
• pinch of sea salt
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• optional apple butter, whipped cream, and gingerbread cookie

Instructions

 

• Add all ingredients to a bowl or jar.

  Stir well until fully combined and no protein powder clumps remain.

  Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours).

  In the morning, stir and add a splash of milk if needed.

  Enjoy cold or warm it up for a cozy option.

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