Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal

What could be more perfect for this time of year but a warm bowl of gingerbread baked oatmeal? 

This stuff is fantastic, and festive all at the same time. 

While it’s baking, you’ll think you’re making a batch of molasses crinkles.  Take one bite, and you’ll think that you’re eating one. 

Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal – Finding Joy in My Kitchen

Ingredients

• 3 C Old Fashioned Oats
• 1/4 C Molasses {be a little generous here}
• 1/4 C dark brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp. ginger
• 1 heaping tsp. cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. cloves
• pinch of nutmeg
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 C milk
• 1 egg
• 1/2 C applesauce
• splash of vanilla

Directions

In a large bowl, mix together 3 C old fashioned oats, 1/4 C brown sugar, 1/2 tsp. ginger, 1 heaping tsp. cinnamon (more or less, as desired), 1/4 tsp. cloves, a pinch of nutmeg, 2 tsp. baking powder, and 1 tsp. salt.  Stir. 

Add to this bowl 1 C milk, 1 egg, 1/2 C unsweetened applesauce, 1/4 C molasses and a splash of vanilla.

Place in a 8x8 baking dish and either bake immediately, or cover and refrigerate overnight. 

Bake, uncovered at 350 for 35-40 minutes until the center is set. 

Serve with applesauce, milk, or enjoy plain.  Toss in a handful of dried cranberries for a real treat. 

Enjoy!

Linked to: Tasty Tuesday, Tasty Tuesday 2