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Overnight Gingerbread Oatmeal

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Overnight Gingerbread Oatmeal
Looking for an easy Christmas breakfast that literally cooks itself? You are going to love this Crockpot Gingerbread Oatmeal!

I don’t know if your house is like mine, but Christmas morning usually starts early. I’m talking like crack of dawn early. My son always sprints into my bedroom before the sun comes up, hops in the bed, and tells my husband and I to get up in his loudest, most excited voice! I barely have enough time to even peel myself out of bed before the chaos ensues.

Between all of the paper ripping, box opening, and searching for batteries, the last thing on my mind is breakfast! But, just because I am not thinking about it doesn’t mean it’s still not going to come at some point during the morning.

Overnight Gingerbread Oatmeal

Like all moms, I want to be able to give my family a healthy, hearty, breakfast (Christmas is no different). That’s why one of my favorite things to make is Overnight Gingerbread Oatmeal. I mean, for one, all of the ingredients are super cheap (especially if you are shopping at Save-A-Lot). And, for two, oatmeal is really healthy and completely customizeable.

Overnight Gingerbread Oatmeal

Being able to buy all of the ingredients at Save-A-Lot is the greatest thing for me. I can just go in and do my routine shopping with out having to make a special trip for some overpriced ingredient. Plus, I know I am saving money because Save-A-Lot offers 40% lower prices than most grocery stores (you can find your local Save-A-Lot here). Stick around for your chance to win 1 of 2 $25 Save-A-Lot gift card to make your holiday shopping a little easier!

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Overnight Gingerbread Oatmeal

Overnight Gingerbread Oatmeal is full of delicious flavor and not too sweet. I look at the lack of sweetness as a plus because you can control your own level of sweetness by adding toppings such as maple syrup, whipped cream, or brown sugar. I even let my little one add sprinkles. I personally like mine with walnuts, a tiny bit of brown sugar and a little bit of whipped cream.

Overnight Gingerbread Oatmeal

I love having breakfast ready on Christmas with even having to lift a finger. Cooking oatmeal in the crockpot is the ultimate way to make large batches of oatmeal effortlessly. Even if you have a fairly large family, you will be able to get everyone feed with just one batch. It’s a really get option for meal planning too. You can make a large batch and store it in small individual portions for the rest of the week. If you find it gets to sticky try adding a little milk to it! Plus, it makes your house smell amazing while it cooks!

Moms! You are going to love how simple and easy it is to have Overnight Gingerbread Oatmeal on the table Christmas morning! Just pick up the ingredients from your local Save-A-Lot  and throw them in the crockpot, and let it cook itself!

Overnight Gingerbread Oatmeal

Overnight Gingerbread Oatmeal

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Overnight Gingerbread Oatmeal

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups steel cut oats I used old-fashioned oats because I like my oatmeal on the "mushy" side
  • ½ Teaspoon salt
  • 1½ Tablespoon cinnamon
  • 2 Teaspoons ginger
  • 1 Teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 Teaspoon cloves
  • 1 Teaspoon allspice
  • 8 cups water
  • ½ Cup Maple Syrup If you want the true gingerbread taste substitute syrup for molasses
  • Additional toppings: whipped cream walnuts, dried cranberries, raisins, sprinkles (for the little ones)

Instructions

  • Spray the inside of your crockpot with cooking spray.
  • Combine all ingredients into crockpot and stir well.
  • Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 8 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve with maple syrup and optional toppings.

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  1. Nancy T says

    December 17, 2016 at 2:56 pm

    This looks like such a great recipe! I never thought of making oatmeal in a crock-pot before, but it is a terrific idea. I’ll have to check for a Save-a-Lot in my area – I’d love to save on groceries, if I could save up to 40%, that would be a huge savings!

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  2. candy says

    December 17, 2016 at 3:19 pm

    Great way to bring the Christmas season to the breakfast table. I would never have thought to make gingerbread oat bowl. Warm, filling and delicious.

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  3. Dina Demarest says

    December 18, 2016 at 9:22 am

    This recipe looks delicious! I need to make that for christmas morning.

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  4. Rebecca Swenor says

    December 18, 2016 at 10:45 am

    This Overnight Gingerbread Oatmeal sounds amazing. I have never made an overnight oatmeal before but this one would be perfect to make for Christmas morning. Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe.

    Reply
  5. Jacqui @FlightsFancyMom says

    December 18, 2016 at 1:52 pm

    This looks super yummy! I love oatmeal. Would this do well to put in the fridge and heat up during the week do you think?

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  6. Stephanie Jeannot says

    December 18, 2016 at 2:07 pm

    I love oatmeal and the flavor of gingerbread seems like it would be really delicious. Maybe a good choice to add to the family Christmas breakfast.

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  7. Bill S says

    December 18, 2016 at 3:13 pm

    This sounds like a great oatmeal to make for the Christmas season!! I love making over night oats like this.

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  8. Agnes says

    December 18, 2016 at 7:24 pm

    ooh! gingerbread oatmeal sounds delicious. I have started making oatmeal in the slow cooker and need to try this recipe.

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  9. Heather says

    December 18, 2016 at 10:06 pm

    Delicious looking! I love that it cooks overnight in the crockpot! What a great way to feed the family but not take yourself away from them with hours in the kitchen cooking and cleaning.

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  10. Nancy @ whispered inspirations says

    December 18, 2016 at 11:21 pm

    Yummy recipe! My youngest daughter would love this! She loves a nice warm bowl of oatmeal!

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  11. Amy Gage says

    December 19, 2016 at 10:38 am

    Looks great, but there’s no measurement for the maple syrup. 1/2 WHAT?

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    • Ashley says

      December 19, 2016 at 10:50 am

      Oh my gosh, I am so sorry! I updated it! It’s a 1/2 cup.

      Reply
  12. Louise Bishop says

    December 19, 2016 at 2:17 pm

    This sounds and looks amazing. I can just smell it now. YUM!

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  13. rika says

    December 19, 2016 at 11:03 pm

    I love overnight oatmeal.. This recipe looks so delicious! Can’t wait to try it out

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  14. Dana says

    December 20, 2016 at 9:13 am

    That oatmeal looks heavenly and I bet it smells just as good as it looks!! Thank you for the giveaway too!

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  15. sara says

    December 20, 2016 at 9:41 am

    I eat oatmeal for breakfast every single day! I will have to try this recipe over the holidays for sure. Thanks for sharing it!

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  16. Echo says

    December 20, 2016 at 9:59 am

    Gingerbread oatmeal sounds incredible. This looks so amazingly good!

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  17. krystal says

    December 20, 2016 at 4:03 pm

    I have NEVER made overnight oats before but it would be a fun way to celebrate Christmas morning! This is a fab looking dish.

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  18. Corinne says

    December 21, 2016 at 10:00 am

    I always make a french toast casserole and a sausage egg casserole the night before and put them in the oven to bake while we open presents.

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  19. Nancy Loring says

    December 21, 2016 at 1:38 pm

    Pancakes, sausage, Bacon and lots of maple syrup is what we usually have for breakfast Christmas morning,

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  20. cyndi br says

    December 21, 2016 at 10:05 pm

    we have cinnamon rolls and eggs bacon and fruit cup

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  21. christina moore says

    December 22, 2016 at 9:27 am

    I eat a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast, this recipe looks delicious.

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  22. Steve Weber says

    December 22, 2016 at 8:07 pm

    I usually have a bagel w/ cream cheese or yogurt with granola.

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  23. Rachel says

    December 22, 2016 at 9:32 pm

    We typically have monkey bread or cinnamon rolls for breakfast on Christmas morning.

    Reply
  24. shelly peterson says

    December 23, 2016 at 8:48 am

    We usually have bacon eggs and pancakes.

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  25. Devin says

    December 23, 2016 at 6:20 pm

    This looks so yummy! What is the serving size on this recipe?

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  26. Barbara Montag says

    December 25, 2016 at 8:01 pm

    On Christmas morning we have an egg and cheese bake – oh yum!
    thank you

    Reply
  27. Jack B says

    December 25, 2016 at 11:51 pm

    Christmas morning I usually have pancakes and bacon.

    Reply
  28. Dana Matthews says

    December 26, 2016 at 1:16 am

    We have bacon, homemade biscuits and chocolate gravy on Christmas morning!

    Reply
  29. Mya Murphy says

    December 26, 2016 at 1:50 am

    I have leftovers from the night before..

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  30. Kathy Dalton says

    December 26, 2016 at 3:22 pm

    WE HAVE PANCAKES ON CHRISTMAS MORNING

    Reply
  31. tiffany dayton says

    December 27, 2016 at 3:49 pm

    We usually don’t have breakfast Christmas as we have family over to eat at lunch or alittle after.

    Reply
  32. Melissa T says

    December 29, 2016 at 9:20 am

    We make our Christmas breakfast simple and usually have donuts

    Reply
  33. Sarah Mayer says

    December 29, 2016 at 3:54 pm

    I usually make myself an egg sandwich.

    Reply
  34. Sam says

    December 29, 2016 at 7:04 pm

    We make mimosas and cinnamon rolls (not together!) on Christmas morning.

    Reply

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