Gingerbread Overnight Oats with Greek Yogurt | 21 Grams of Protein!

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water reduces costs.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds protein while sour cream is less expensive.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds provide similar crunch with fewer allergens.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: honey

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index, while honey is often cheaper.

Pour 1/2 cup of milk into a pint-sized mason jar.

Add 1/4 cup of plain unsweetened Greek yogurt to the jar.

Stir in 2 tablespoons of your favorite protein powder.

Add 1 tablespoon of maple syrup for sweetness.

Mix in 1 teaspoon of molasses for gingerbread flavor.

Add 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Sprinkle in 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon of ginger, and a dash of nutmeg.

Add a dash of salt and stir the mixture well.

Add 1/2 cup of rolled oats to the jar and stir again to combine.

Screw on the lid of the jar and refrigerate overnight or for at least 3 to 4 hours.

In the morning, check the mixture to see how the oats have soaked up the liquid.

Serve with optional toppings like whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon.

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