Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal

Name: Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1½ cup kefir; 1/4 cup maple syrup; 3 tbsp molasses; 3 tbsp coconut oil (melted); 2 large eggs; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2½ cups old fashioned rolled oats; 1 tsp baking soda; 2 tsp cinnamon; 2 tsp ground ginger; 1/4 tsp ground cloves; ½ tsp sea salt

by Kelsey Romano on December 18, 2025

Jump to Recipe

This gingerbread baked oatmeal is the perfect cozy, winter breakfast. The warm spices and sweet molasses create the most incredible flavor. Plus it couldn’t be easier to make and would be a great addition to Christmas brunch.

Why You’ll Love It

This gingerbread baked oatmeal is incredibly cozy.
It is easy to make and would be a great meal prepped breakfast.
The warm spices and sweet molasses pair together perfectly.
The whole family will love it.
It is naturally gluten free and lactose free.
It is refined sugar free.

ingredients for gingerbread baked oatmeal

Ingredients & Substitutions

Kefir. 1 1/2 cups of organic whole milk kefir. I use Lifeway Kefir. You can sub for milk of choice.
Maple syrup & molasses. This gingerbread baked oatmeal is naturally sweetened with maple syrup and molasses.
Coconut oil. Use extra virgin coconut oil, melted. You can sub with avocado oil or a light olive oil.
Eggs. You will need two large eggs.
Vanilla extract. This will enhance the flavor.
Oats. You will use certified organic gluten free oats.
Spices. You will need warming spices like ground cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground ginger.
Baking powder. A leavening agent.
Salt. To bring the flavors together.
Collagen. This is optional to add protein to the baked oatmeal.

How to Make this Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal

Step 1

Preheat oven. Preheat oven to 375. Grease 9×9 baking dish and set aside.

Step 2

Mix together wet ingredients. Mix together the coconut oil, maple syrup, molasses, vanilla, and kefir until fully combined.

Step 3

Add in the dry ingredients. Stir in the oats, warming spices, baking powder, and salt. This is also when you would add the collagen if using it. Then pour the batter into prepared baking dish.

Step 4

Bake the oatmeal. Transfer baking dish to the oven and cook for about 45 minutes or until the center is mostly set. Remove from oven and allow to fully cool before slicing.

Step 5

Serve and enjoy! Enjoy this gingerbread baked oatmeal topped with kefir labneh and a drizzle of maple syrup.

Expert Tips

To add some protein to this gingerbread baked oatmeal try adding a scoop of collagen before baking. This really boosts the protein content!
Serve with greek yogurt and a drizzle of maple syrup. You can also make a little “icing” with organic cream cheese blended with some maple syrup, add some kefir to help thin it out a bit.
This can be prepped ahead of time. You can make the baked oatmeal the night before, cover it with foil and place it in the refrigerator, then bake it the morning you need it.

Is this gingerbread baked oatmeal gluten free?

Yes! It is naturally gluten free.

Is it dairy free?

It is not dairy free but since it’s using kefir, it is lactose free. To make it completely dairy free you can sub the kefir with non dairy milk of choice.

Can this be meal prepped?

Yes! This would make a delicious meal prep. You could eat it cold or simply heat it up in the microwave then top with kefir labneh and maple syrup.

How do I store this?

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. Or freeze individual portions in freezer safe bags for up to 3 months.