Name: Vegan Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal (No Oil)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups old fashioned oats (,use certified gluten-free if needed, see notes for substitution); 1 tsp baking powder; 1.5 tsp gingerbread spice (or 1 tsp gingerbread spice + 1/2 tsp cinnamon); 1/4 tsp salt; 3 tbsp chopped pecans or walnuts (, or omit for nutfree); 1 tbsp coconut; 3 tbsp chopped candied ginger; 1 tbsp chia seeds; 3 tbsp light molasses ((or 2 tbsp dark molasses)); 3 tbsp maple syrup; 1 cup warm non dairy milk such as coconut or almond; 1/4 cup applesauce; optional add ins: chopped dates (,chocolate chips, dried fruit)

These past few months can be labelled as he baked oatmeal months on the blog. Since I started making baled oatmeal, I’ve fallen in love with the texture and love to play around with the flavor options. Be it PB&J baked oatmeal, Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal or Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal.

Just a few everyday ingredients, No added Oil, no added refined sugar(omit candied ginger) and takes just 10 minutes to put together. Bake, slice and serve warm or cold! No gummy Oatmeal! Its fluffy and just the right amount of soft. Top the oatmeal with nuts or spices, and serve with maple syrup or whipped coconut cream.

Ingredients for gingerbread Baked Oatmeal i n bowls

Ingredients needed for Vegan Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal

Old fashioned oats, gluten-free if needed, are the oats of choice. You can also use other grain flakes such as quinoa or rice to make without oats.
baking powder is the leavening
salt, gingerbread spices, candied ginger and molasses add flavor
chia seeds add some binding, You can also us flax seed meal
maple syrup and applesauce add the sweet and some moisture
non dairy milk such as light coconut milk, almond milk, soy milk or oat milk

For the detailed recipe quantities and instructions, scroll below to the recipe widget.

How to make Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal with step pictures

Mix all the dry ingredients from oats to chia seeds. Add dates or other optional add ins and mix in.

Dry ingredients for Vegan Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal in a white baking dish

Add the molasses, maple, non dairy milk and apple sauce and mix well. Let the mixture sit for 15 mins.

Preheat the oven to 350 deg F (180 c) and bake for 35 to 40 mins. Brush maple syrup when you take the pan out of the oven so the pecans get a glaze.

Mixture for Vegan Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal in a white baking dish

Vegan Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal in a white baking dish

Slice and serve with whipped coconut cream, yogurt, or maple syrup.

HOW TO STORE THIS BAKED OATMEAL

Store: Store unbaked at step 4. Store baked oatmeal in a closed container in the fridge for upto 4 days.
Reheat: Reheat the refrigerated oatmeal in a microwave or in the oven for 10 mins or so to crisp up.

CAN I SUBSTITUTE THE OATS?

Yes, use equal quantity of other grain flakes such as rice flakes or quinoa flakes. Or use quick cooking grains such as quinoa or buckwheat groats. Use 2/3 cup uncooked grains.