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Christmas Morning- Overnight Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal

Stacey Pirtle

by Stacey Updated: Feb 9, 2023

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Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal


It’s Christmas, and I am thinking gingerbread.  And guess what?  Gingerbread isn’t just for cookies, muffins, or breads…  With the right ingredients, gingerbread is perfect for a Christmas crock pot breakfast.  Topped with pecans, gingersnaps, and drizzled with real cream, this overnight gingerbread baked oatmeal is completely indulgent, fills the air with all the warm, wonderful smells of the holiday while you are sleeping, and is completely ready when you get up!  Could it get any better?  I say no.Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal

Since breakfast on Christmas morning is one of my favorite meals of the year- everyone in pjs, wrapping paper and ribbon strewn willy nilly all about the living room,  “Hark the Herald” in the background, a fire crackling in the fireplace, and family gathered all in one room- a batch of dessert-like overnight gingerbread baked oatmeal is at the top of my Christmas wish list this year.Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal


Overnight Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal (serves 6-8)

Ingredients

  • 2.5 C Steel cut oats
  • 2 C Milk
  • 1 C water
  • 1 C Applesauce
  • ¾ C Dark brown sugar
  • ¼ C Molasses
  • 2 tsp. Ground ginger
  • 1 ½ tsp. Baking powder
  • 1 ½ tsp. Cinnamon
  • 1 ½ tsp. vanilla
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • ½ stick Butter
  • Pecan halves
  • Gingersnaps
  • A gingerbread man or two

Process

Grease your 4-5qt. crock pot  (I use butter for this job).  Add all of the ingredients to the crock pot.  Cut the ½ stick butter into several pats and add.  Stir the ingredients well, making sure all of the molasses is mixed  in and not settled to the bottom of the crock pot.  Put the lid on and cook on low 7-8hrs.

 

Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal

Recognize that your Christmas morning is going to be fantastic and celebrate by having a few ginger snaps and gingerbread men.

Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal

Gingerbread Baked OatmealTo serve, top with cream, crushed gingersnaps, and pecans.  Add some gingerbread men for a special touch.

Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal

Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal

Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal My family also likes to serve sausage balls and fruit salad with this to make a Christmas morning breakfast buffet!

Merry Christmas morning to you and yours!

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Topped with pecans, gingersnaps, and drizzled with cream, this gingerbread baked oatmeal is a wonderful crockpot recipe.  Completely indulgent, it fills your home with Christmas spices while you sleep and provides an amazing Christmas breakfast when you wake!.  Need more Christmas recipes and inspiration?  Check out these ASD favorites!

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Overnight Gingerbread Oatmeal

Served with cream, gingersnaps, and pecans, a batch of dessert-like overnight baked oatmeal will at the top of your Christmas list.
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Author: Stacey | SouthernDiscourse.com

Ingredients

  • 2.5 C Steel cut oats
  • 2 C Milk
  • 1 C water
  • 1 C Applesauce
  • ¾ C Dark brown sugar
  • ¼ C Molasses
  • 2 tsp. Ground ginger
  • 1 ½ tsp. Baking powder
  • 1 ½ tsp. Cinnamon
  • 1 ½ tsp. vanilla
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • ½ stick Butter
  • Pecan halves
  • Gingersnaps
  • A gingerbread man or two

Instructions

  • Grease your 4-5qt. crock pot.
  • Add all of the ingredients to the crock pot.
  • Cut the ½ stick butter into several pats and add.
  • Stir the ingredients well, making sure all of the molasses is mixed  in and not settled to the bottom of the crock pot.
  • Put the lid on and cook on low 7-8hrs.

Notes

Recognize that your Christmas morning is going to be fantastic and celebrate by having a few ginger snaps and gingerbread men.
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  1. Rachel

    December 21, 2015 at 3:39 am

    This sounds just heavenly!! I can smell and picture Christmas morning with all the warmth and joy it brings. Thanks for sharing!!

    Reply
    • Stacey Pirtlestacey

      December 21, 2015 at 10:54 am

      Thank you, Rachel! Yes! And the best part is that it cooks itself, and we don’t miss out on any of the Christmas fun!

      Reply
  2. BoBo

    December 21, 2015 at 8:26 am

    I have to try this!!! Sounds delicious!!! 🙂 Thansk for sharing!

    Reply
    • Stacey Pirtlestacey

      December 21, 2015 at 10:55 am

      Yes! I love waking up with this yummy smell filling the house! You will love it!

      Reply
  3. Leanne @ Healthful Pursuit

    December 14, 2017 at 11:40 am

    Mouthwatering! Will definitely try this!

    Reply
    • Stacey Pirtlestacey

      December 17, 2017 at 6:45 pm

      Thanks, Leanne! I think you will definitely love it. It is a favorite around here!

      Reply
  4. Miz Helen

    December 17, 2017 at 9:29 pm

    Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal would be a special treat to wake up to on Christmas morning! Hope you have a fantastic week and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Merry Christmas
    Miz Helen

    Reply
    • Stacey Pirtlestacey

      December 19, 2017 at 9:33 am

      Thanks, Miz Helen! We certainly love it around here!

      Reply
  5. Anna Smith

    December 12, 2018 at 5:20 pm

    Hi Stacy.
    This sounds absolutely delicious!
    I’m planning on making this for Christmas breakfast.
    How many servings does this make?

    Reply
    • Stacey Pirtlestacey

      December 12, 2018 at 8:25 pm

      Hey, Anna! This crock pot recipe feeds 6-8 folks. I can’t wait to hear how you and yours enjoyed this recipe!

      Reply

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