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5 from 25 votes

Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal

Tender, fluffy, and perfectly spiced, Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal is the ultimate upgraded year-round comfort food.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 215kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1 ½ cups milk of choice
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup finely shredded zucchini approx. 1 medium
  • 2 tablespoon avocado oil
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoon blackstrap molasses
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice can sub with ground cloves

"Icing"

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk of choice
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Finely grate zucchini and place between paper towels or cheese cloth to remove excess moisture.
  • Add zucchini and all other oatmeal ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Stir well to combine.
  • Pour mixture into a lightly greased 8x8 baking pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until top is lightly golden and oats are "set".

"Icing"

  • To a mixing bowl combine powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Whisk together until completely smooth. NOTE: for a thicker icing, reduce milk.
  • Once oatmeal has cooled slightly, drizzle icing over the top.

Nutrition

Calories: 215kcal