Can I eat these warm?

Absolutely! While they are designed to be cool and refreshing, you can pop them in the microwave for 30-60 seconds. ♨️ This softens the oats further and makes it feel like 'instant' oatmeal, but way healthier. *Pro-Tip:* Add a splash of milk before heating so it doesn't dry out! 🥛

My oats are too thick/runny, what do I do?

Texture is personal! If it's too thick, simply stir in a splash of milk or water until it's perfect. If it's too runny, let it sit for another hour or stir in a teaspoon of chia seeds. *Pro-Tip:* I love mine thick like pudding, but my husband loves them looser—adjust until it makes *your* morning happy! ✨

Can I make this without protein powder?

Of course! You can replace the protein powder with an equal amount of oat flour or almond flour to keep the texture thick and creamy. 🥣 *Pro-Tip:* If you skip the powder, add a drop of vanilla extract or maple syrup to maintain that dessert-like flavor profile we love! 🍯

Do I really need chia seeds?

They aren't strictly necessary for flavor, but they are the secret to that thick, pudding-like consistency! 🍮 They act as a powerful binder. *Pro-Tip:* If you don't have them, try ground flaxseeds or just use slightly less liquid so your oats aren't runny. ✨

Overnight

Gingerbread Latte Overnight Oats

Prep

10m

Set

2-12h

Cal

402cal

Christmas in a coffee cup! ☕🎄 Gingerbread Latte Overnight Oats combines your morning brew with festive spices. Espresso, ginger, cinnamon, and molasses. It is warming, energizing, and deeply aromatic. 👃 It saves you $6 at the coffee shop and provides waaaaay better nutrition. It is the multitasking breakfast of champions—caffeinating you and feeding you simultaneously while making you feel like you are wrapped in a holiday blanket. It is the best way to wake up during the busy, freezing cold holiday season! 🧣

SOMMELIER NOTES

"Coffee contains hundreds of volatile compounds, many of which are spicy or earthy. This makes it a natural chemical pair for ginger and cloves. The 'latte' aspect comes from the milk and yogurt, which provide fat to round off the sharp edges of the spices and the bitterness of the coffee, creating a harmonious, mellow flavor profile that feels complete."

Double Energy

The caffeine provides a mental alert, while the complex carbs from the oats provide physical fuel. The spices (ginger/cinnamon) also help stabilize blood sugar, preventing the jitters often associated with coffee on an empty stomach.

Flavor Tip

Use a strong espresso shot or instant espresso powder. Weak filter coffee will get lost behind the strong flavors of ginger and molasses. You need that concentrated bitterness to stand up to the spices.

The Vegan Upgrade

Use soy milk for the most authentic 'latte' mouthfeel as it has a protein structure similar to dairy. Sweeten with maple syrup instead of honey to keep it fully plant based and add a woody flavor note.

Protein0g

Carbs0g

Fats0g

Ingredients

Latte Base

Quick Oats

1/2cup

Protein Powder

20g

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Plant Milk

1/4cup

Espresso

0.1cup

Flax Seeds

1tsp

Chia Seeds

1tsp

Gingerbread Spice

1tsp

Cream cheese frosting

Plain Cream Cheese

2tbsp

Maple Syrup

1/2tbsp

Shell

Biscoff Spread

2tsp

Topping

Gingerbread Men Biscuit

1piece

Frequently Asked Questions

These stay fresh and delicious for up to 4-5 days in an airtight container! 📅 The oats actually get creamier the longer they sit as they absorb more liquid. *Pro-Tip:* If I'm prepping for the whole week, I like to add fresh fruit or crunchy toppings right before eating so they keep their snap! 🍓

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Overnight

10m Prep

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2-12h Set

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402 cal

Gingerbread Latte Overnight Oats

SOMMELIER NOTES

Double Energy

Flavor Tip

The Vegan Upgrade

Protein0g

Carbs0g

Fats0g