Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal

Experience the cozy flavors of the holidays with our Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal. Perfectly sweetened with maple syrup and beautifully spiced with cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, this dish offers the ideal blend of warmth and nostalgia. Whether you opt for regular or vegan versions, the creamy cream cheese frosting adds a hint of indulgence to this wholesome breakfast. Quick to prepare, it's an effortless treat that encapsulates the festive spirit in every bite!

Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal Ingredients

• 1 cup unsweetened almond or oat milk (regular milk is a viable alternative)
• ½ cup maple syrup for that natural sweetness
• ¼ cup melted butter (either regular, vegan, or coconut oil)
• 1 teaspoon each of vanilla extract, baking powder, and cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ginger
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 cups quick oats for a hearty texture

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• ¾ cup powdered sugar
• 2 oz cream cheese (choose regular or vegan)
• 2 tablespoon softened butter (either regular or vegan)

Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal Instructions

1. Warm Things Up: Preheat your oven to a cozy 350°F.
2. Mix & Blend: In a spacious bowl, combine almond milk, maple syrup, melted butter, vanilla, baking powder, and spices. Gradually mix in the quick oats till you achieve a smooth batter.
3. Bake to Perfection: Transfer this festive concoction into a lightly greased casserole or pie dish. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until you see a golden crown on the oatmeal.
4. Whip the Frosting: While the oatmeal bakes, use an electric mixer to whip the powdered sugar, cream cheese, and butter. Once your oatmeal has cooled slightly, drizzle this creamy goodness over the top.

Frequently Asked Questions

Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal

Jillian Glenn

This is a holly jolly baked oatmeal thats going to blow your taste buds away! If you love Christmas spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, you're going to love this gingerbread baked oatmeal. It's sweetened with maple syrup, the oats are golden, buttery, and baked to perfection. Your home will smell like Christmas and everyone in your family will love this tasty and healthy breakfast. To make it more festive, add my famous vegan cream cheese icing for a delicious sweet treat!

5 from 2 votes

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings 8

Calories 267 kcal

Ingredients

  

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Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal Ingredients

• 1 cup unsweetened almond or oat milk regular milk will also work
• ½ cup maple syrup
• ¼ cup melted regular or vegan butter coconut oil will also work
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ginger
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 cup quick oats

Cream Cheese Frosting

• ¾ cup powdered sugar
• 2 oz regular or vegan cream cheese
• 2 tablespoon softened regular or vegan butter

Instructions

 

How To Make Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal

• Preheat the oven to 350
• In a large mixing bowl, mix the almond milk, maple syrup, melted vegan butter, vanilla, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Mix in the quick oats until a batter forms. Pour the batter into a greased casserole or pie dish & bake for about 30 minutes or until the oats are golden on top.
• If you're adding icing to your oats, while the oats are baking, use an electric hand mixer to blend the powdered sugar, vegan cream cheese, and softened vegan butter. Allow the oats to cool and then drizzle the icing over the top.

Nutrition

Calories: 267kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 188mgPotassium: 140mgFiber: 2gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 127IUVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 113mgIron: 1mg

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