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My gingerbread baked oatmeal recipe comes together with Quaker Old Fashioned Oats, chopped nuts, warm spices, molasses, and milk of your choosing. Perfect for Christmas morning or holiday brunch!
Welcome the holiday season with this cozy breakfast. It's easy to make, with everyday ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.
Make ahead meals are my secret to a joyful morning! Simply whisk ingredients together, bake, and enjoy on the go.
Ingredient Notes
- Old fashioned oats: Quaker Oats are 100% whole grain and highly versatile.
- Chopped nuts: I prefer walnuts in my baked oats, but feel free to use slivered almonds or your favorite type of nut.
- Gingerbread spice mix: This homemade gingerbread spice mix combines ground cinnamon with ginger, allspice, clove, and nutmeg. The comforting aroma and taste pairs perfect with hearty oats and a hint of vanilla.
- Ground flaxseed: Flaxseed meal is high in fiber and when combined with water transforms into a gelatinous mixture that helps bind ingredients together.
- Milk of your choosing: Oat milk is thick and creamy, perfect for this baked oatmeal! Use what you have on hand, as long as it's plain in flavor and unsweetened.
- Cooking oil: Refined coconut oil, canola oil, and avocado oil are all recommended.
- Molasses: This thick dark syrup comes from the process of refining sugar. It's sweet, sticky, and honey-like in its consistency. Add more or less depending on how sweet you like your treats!
From savory to sweet, hot to cold, oats can provide goodness any time of day. Look for Quaker Oats at your local Tom Thumb.
How to Make Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal Bars
These oatmeal bars require minimal prep work, making cleanup a breeze.
Equipment Needed
Grab your apron, and let's get baking for the holidays! Here's what you'll need:
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Spatula
- Baking dish
Step by Step Instructions
Fill your house with the comforting and nostalgic smell of gingerbread cookies. This recipe comes together from start to finish in just about an hour.
Step 1: Combine the dry ingredients
In a large-sized mixing bowl, combine Quaker Oats, chopped walnuts, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, salt, ground allspice, ground clove, and ground nutmeg.
Step 2: Combine the wet ingredients
Using a second medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together milk of your choice, flaxseed, water, cooking oil, molasses, and vanilla.
Step 3: Stir together and spread in baking dish
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir until combined. Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish (1 ⅘ quart rectangle or 2 quart square) and preheat oven to 350F.
Step 4: Bake and let cool
Bake for 45-50 minutes, until golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely, then slice into bars.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I serve with gingerbread baked oatmeal?
Enjoy gingerbread baked oatmeal alone, drizzled with icing, or alongside fresh fruit. Serve your seasonal treat with coffee, eggnog, or hot cocoa.
How do I store leftovers?
Store baked oatmeal covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Can I double the serving size?
Yes! Double the ingredients, bake in a 9x13-inch baking dish, and increase baking time by about 15 minutes.
What's the best way to reheat baked oatmeal?
Place a single portion on a microwave-safe plate, warm in the microwave, and enjoy as is. Alternatively, place a single portion in a microwave-safe bowl, pour milk of your choice on top, and warm in the microwave.
Delicious Holiday Recipes
I hope you enjoy these baked oatmeal bars as much as I do! They're warm and wholesome. If you like this recipe, try these next:
- Dairy Free Blended Baked Oats
- Baked Apple Cider Donuts
- Vegan Cinnamon Rolls
- Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
- Vegan Marshmallows
Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal
Author: Jenna Urben
My gingerbread baked oatmeal recipe comes together with Quaker Old Fashioned Oats, chopped nuts, warm spices, molasses, and milk of your choosing. Perfect for Christmas morning or holiday brunch!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 45 minutes mins
Total Time 55 minutes mins
Course Breakfast
Servings 6 servings
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups Quaker Old Fashioned Oats
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup milk of your choice
- 2 tablespoon cooking oil
- 2 tablespoon molasses
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350F. In a large-sized mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Using a second medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients.
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir until combined. Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish (1 ⅘ quart rectangle or 2 quart square).
Bake for 45-50 minutes, until golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely then slice into bars.
Notes
Serve baked oatmeal alone, drizzle with icing for a festive treat, or alongside fruit and nuts.
Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Reheat in the microwave.
Did you make this recipe?Please leave a star rating or review in the form below, then snap a picture and tag me @theurbenlife on Instagram!
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About Jenna Urben
Jenna Urben is the recipe developer, content creator, and storyteller behind The Urben Life. She has over 10 years experience adapting family favorite meals to fit allergy-friendly diets. Join Jenna as she shares delicious dairy-free recipes that are easy to follow with plenty of tips and alternatives.
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Toi
Ohhh I’m going to try this because I’ve been missing gingerbread since being vegan well I mean making it homemade
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Jenna Urben
Enjoy 🙂 Be sure to snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @theurbenlife!
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MaryLynn Moyer
It's says FLAXEGG in the pictures up top...but use water?
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Jenna Urben
A flax egg comes together with 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoon water. Hope that helps!
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Theresa Johnson
What would you recommend as a substitute for the cooking oil, I eat whole foods plant based.
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Jenna Urben
Hi Theresa, I recommended melted refined coconut oil. Enjoy! 🙂
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Kat
Applesauce, pumpkin, or sweet potato puree might work nicely here.
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Mariana
Yum! This looks amazing
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Jenna Urben
Thanks, Mariana 🙂 Happy holidays!
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