Description

These gingerbread baked oats are a cozy, festive breakfast packed with warming spices and wholesome oats. With a tender, cake-like texture and a sweet cream cheese drizzle, this make-ahead breakfast delivers holiday flavor with balanced nutrition.

Ingredients

Scale

2½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
2 cups whole milk, plus 1½ tablespoons divided
1 large ripe banana, mashed
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon vanilla extract, plus ½ teaspoon divided
1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
In a large bowl, whisk together milk, mashed banana, eggs, brown sugar, melted butter, and 1 tablespoon vanilla.
Add cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until fully combined.
Fold in rolled oats until evenly incorporated.
Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and let rest for 15 minutes.
Bake for 30 minutes until set and lightly golden.
Cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Whisk cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, remaining milk, and vanilla until smooth.
Drizzle cream cheese topping over warm baked oats and serve.

Notes

Allowing the oats to rest before baking is essential for proper texture. Use rolled oats rather than quick oats for best results. Add a splash of milk when reheating to keep the oats moist.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 300
Sugar: 19g
Sodium: 349mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 46g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: gingerbread baked oats, baked oatmeal, holiday breakfast, healthy oats