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Homemade Perfect Gingerbread Baked Oats

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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together milk, mashed banana, eggs, brown sugar, melted butter, and 1 tablespoon vanilla.
  3. Add cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until fully combined.
  4. Fold in rolled oats until evenly incorporated.
  5. Pour mixture into prepared baking dish and let rest for 15 minutes.
  6. Bake for 30 minutes until set and lightly golden.
  7. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.
  8. Whisk cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, remaining milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  9. 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.