Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal
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If you love the warm, cozy flavors of gingerbread, this gingerbread baked oatmeal is the perfect easy breakfast for chilly mornings. It’s soft, lightly sweet, and filled with those classic spices that make the whole house smell like Christmas while it bakes.
With molasses, cinnamon, and ginger, it tastes like a bowl of holiday comfort.
This easy Christmas baked oatmeal is great when you need a simple breakfast to feed a crowd. It’s so simple to make, just stir everything together, pour it into a baking dish, and bake.
It’s also a wonderful make-ahead option for busy December mornings. Just warm up a square, optionally add a splash of milk, and breakfast is ready.
Ingredients
- 6 cups rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups milk
- 1 cup fancy molasses
- 2/3 cup melted butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
How To Make Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease your 9×13 baking pan and then set it aside.
In a large mixing bowl, add the oats, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, and salt. Stir together until they are well mixed.
Next, add the eggs, milk, molasses, melted butter, and vanilla to the bowl. Stir until the wet and dry ingredients are well combined.
Pour the mixture into your prepared baking dish. Bake at 350°F for 40-45 minutes until the center has set, and the top has lightly browned.
Topping Ideas For Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal
- Whipped cream: A little dollop adds a cozy, dessert-like touch.
- Vanilla yogurt: Creamy and perfect if you want something lighter than whipped cream.
- Maple syrup: Drizzle a little over the top for extra sweetness. The maple and molasses go together perfectly.
- Powdered sugar: A simple dusting makes it pretty and extra special.
- Caramel sauce: For an indulgent holiday breakfast treat.
- A splash of milk or cream: Makes each bite soft and cozy.
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FAQ’s
Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 6 cups rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups milk
- 1 cup fancy molasses
- 2/3 cup melted butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the oatmeal, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, and salt. Stir together until it’s well mixed.
- Next, add the eggs, milk, molasses, melted butter, and vanilla. Stir until the wet and dry ingredients are well combined.
- Pour the mixture into the baking dish. Bake at 350°F for 40-45 minutes until the center has set and the top has browned.
Nutrition
These values are from a nutritional database and automatically calculated, and should only be used as an approximation.
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Kim Mills is a homeschooling mom of 6 and lives on an urban homestead in Ontario, Canada. Blogging at Homestead Acres she enjoys sharing tips to help you save money, grow and preserve your own food.
