Holiday mornings deserve something warm, nostalgic, and inviting — but not complicated. This maple cinnamon oatmeal bake comes together using simple pantry staples, smells like a holiday bakery, and feeds multiple people without babysitting anything on the stove.
It’s budget-friendly, meal-prep approved, kid-friendly, brunch-table aesthetic, and requires no fancy baking skills. Top it with berries, bananas, nuts, cocoa drizzle, powdered sugar snow, plant-based yogurt, or warm maple syrup for a buttery holiday-dessert vibe — without the heaviness.
Why You’ll Love It
- Cozy, aromatic, cinnamon-maple flavor
- Feels like cake meets oatmeal
- Perfect for Christmas morning or winter brunch
- Sneakily healthy & naturally sweetened
- Great for meal prep — reheats deliciously
🎄 Creamy Maple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bake (Holiday Breakfast Casserole)
Description
This cozy maple cinnamon oatmeal bake is a warm, creamy, holiday-inspired breakfast casserole that’s naturally sweetened, dairy-free, gluten-friendly, and perfect for Christmas morning or winter brunch gatherings. Loaded with cinnamon, oats, and maple, it bakes into a soft, custardy, cozy texture that tastes like a cross between warm oatmeal and bread pudding.
Ingredients
Instructions
Step 1 — Preheat oven & prep dish
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Lightly grease a small baking dish.
Step 2 — Mix liquid ingredients
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Whisk almond milk, maple, vanilla, melted coconut oil.
Step 3 — Add oats & spices
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Stir oats, cinnamon, nutmeg & salt.
Step 4 — Pour & bake
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Transfer mixture to baking dish and bake 30–35 mins until set but soft.
Step 5 — Serve warm
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Spoon into bowls with toppings.
Note
Topping Ideas
- Maple drizzle
- Pecans or pumpkin seeds
- Pomegranate seeds (festive sparkle)
- Coconut yogurt + berries
- Cocoa nibs or dark chocolate
