Made with fragrant gingerbread spice and crunchy apples for even more flavor, these easy overnight oats are a delicious way to stay nourished during the busy holiday season. And packaged in these cute Ball® Flute Jars, they are also fun to share with friends as gifts!
4tablespoonbrown sugar, maple sugar, or date sugar
4teaspoongingerbread spice
pinch of salt
1cupdried apples, chopped
4cupsmilk(1 cup per jar)
gingerbread cookies, optional
Instructions
Layer in order: 1 cup oats, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon gingerbread spice, a pinch of salt, and ¼ cup apple chips in each jar.
Seal and store the jars or add a bow and tag for gifting.
When ready to serve, pour 1 cup of milk into the jar. Refrigerate overnight for up to 3 days.Pour into a bowl to enjoy hot or cold!
Notes
Tips for success
Use a roomy jar. I like to package the oats individually to allow plenty of room for the milk to blend with the oats and expand.
Use old-fashioned oats. Instant oats will work in a pinch but do know that because they are cut smaller, they will turn to mush much quicker. If you use instant ones, reduce the soaking time.
Check your gingerbread spice. Use a fresh bottle of spice or sub it for other fresh holiday spices like apple pie spice or pumpkin pie spice mix.