My Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal Cups recipe is the perfect make-ahead breakfast recipe for the holidays.
Hi guys!
I'm settling into being at home and life is one big blur these days. I'll be sharing the twins nursery with you on Friday, but today I thought I'd share one of the recipes I put together before they were due! My Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal Cups recipe is perfect for those busy December mornings where life seems to be running faster than we are. This tasty make-ahead breakfast is filled with all sorts of healthy goodness in the perfect gingerbread package. Tis the season after all!
Here's why you'll love my Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal Cups recipe...
If you haven't tried baked oatmeal or baked oatmeal cups before you are missing out! It's basically a combination of oats and milk that bake into easy to eat muffins or squares. This version just happens to be vegan but some have eggs in them.
The recipes are generally really easy to throw together. You can make a batch early in the week and enjoy them as part of a healthy breakfast or snack all week long. I actually ate these with eggs when I was preggo.
I love this Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal Cups recipe because the flavors are so cozy for December and the holiday season. I packed in cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger so it even smells like gingerbread when they bake in the oven.
The muffins are great for portion control or even eating on the run, which is wonderful during this very busy season of life!
In fact, as soon as I get my head back above water I'm going to make myself another batch to enjoy. These are perfect for those of us who don't feel like they have a lot of time to cook.
I hope you enjoy this Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal Cups recipe as much as I do!
Also try...
- Apple Pie Baked Oatmeal
- Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Pie Baked Oatmeal Cups
- Chunky Monkey Baked Oatmeal
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Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal Cups recipe
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 ½ cups old fashioned oatmeal
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon cloves
- 1 teaspoon ginger
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line or spray 12 muffins tins.
- Mix the milk, eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla together in one bowl.
- Mix the oatmeal, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger together in another.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry and combine well. Allow the oats to soak for 10 minutes.
- Using a small ice cream scoop divide the mixture evenly into 12 muffins tins.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the center is done.
- Store the cups in the fridge.
Notes
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Your turn!
Have you had baked oatmeal before?
Bobbie says
Can I use Quick Oatmeal in this recipe? That’s what I have on hand.
JulieWunder says
Yes! The texture is better with old-fashioned oats, but you can use that if that's what you have. Enjoy!
Teresa says
I made these last night & warmed them up this morning for breakfast. So easy to make & really tasty! This recipe is definitely a keeper!
Meymi-Pastry and Beyond says
These oatmeal cups look so delicious! I am sure they taste great too with all these spices.
Jagruti Dhanecha says
What a delicious treat to enjoy around this time of the year when spices are much appreciated by all of us. These oatmeal cups sound so tasty and irresistible.
Geetha Priyanka says
Oatmeal, ginger and spices combo sounds absolutely delicious and packed with flavours. Can't wait to try them. Lovely share 🙂
Nadja says
These oatmeal cups are perfect for this holiday breakfast. Plus they are fast and easy to make YUM!
Amanda Wren-Grimwood says
All of my favourite gingerbread flavours are packed in here and I love that it is combined with oats so it's great for keeping you full after breakfast. I think you are going to need that Julie so I hope you have some in the freezer! In the meantime many congratulations to you and your family too xx
Bridget says
Can you substitute almond milk?
JulieWunder says
I haven't tested it, so I can't promise... but from my experience, that should work! 🙂
Debbie@debbiestyleslife.com says
Pinned for later!
Linda B says
The instructions say to "Mix the milk, eggs, maple syrup..." But no eggs are listed in the ingredients list. I'm guessing eggs are required, so how many? 🙂
JulieWunder says
Thank you for catching that! Pregnancy brain - lol! It's 2 eggs and I fixed it in the recipe. 🙂
Linda B says
Thanks!!!
Maureen @ Maureen Gets Real says
I've actually never had gingerbread but the mix of spices in these sounds delicious! I may have to hop back onto the oatmeal muffin train for healthy on the go snacks during the holidays.
JulieWunder says
Great idea! Thanks Maureen!
Beth Ann Chiles says
Definitely going to make a batch of these --headed to Ohio to see family so this would be a great thing to make to leave for Chris to have when I am gone. Thanks!
JulieWunder says
Thank you! xoxo
Patrick@looneyforfood.com says
What a great portable breakfast
JulieWunder says
Thanks!