Now that winter is definitely here to stay, I am back on my baked oatmeal breakfasts. I thought it was time to give my favorite recipe a holiday makeover. What depicts the holiday season more than pumpkin and cranberry? I figured why not incorporate them into a warm and nutritious Pumpkin and Cranberry Holiday Oatmeal bake.
My original recipe has bananas, blueberries and strawberries and I thought, why not give that a little holiday flair? The pumpkin and oatmeal mingle so nicely together creating a heartier dish that is sure to warm your belly and fuel you up for whatever comes your way.
This Pumpkin and Cranberry Holiday Oatmeal bake is another recipe that you can make ahead and enjoy for breakfast all week long. I like to bake it on a Sunday night and then divide it up into portions for the week. That way, on a rushed morning, I just need to pop it in the microwave for a minute and I am good to go.
With no added sugar and tons of vitamins and protein this pumpkin and cranberry oatmeal bake is the perfect way to start your day off right. I’ve left the bananas in for a little sweetness and the fresh cranberries give a nice tartness for contrast. You can whip up this pan of deliciousness in just a few minutes.
This is also a perfect breakfast to serve to all of your holiday visitors. They won’t even know how healthy it is! On Friday I will be sharing all of my favorite breakfast ideas for the holidays.
Ingredients
- 2 C old fashioned oats
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 C skim milk
- 1 C pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbl vanilla
- 1 large banana-sliced
- 1 C fresh cranberries
Instructions
- Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray
- Preheat oven to 375
- In a small bowl mix: oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg & salt
- Layer bananas into casserole dish
- Pour oat mixture on top to cover
- Whisk eggs, milk and vanilla
- mix in pumpkin puree
- Pour over top of oat mixture
- sprinkle cranberries on top
- Bake 30-35 minutes until firm
- Can be made ahead and warmed to serve
Expecting holiday guests for breakfast? Cranberry and pumpkin for breakfast?
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Ooh, this is exactly my kind of breakfast. Pumpkin and cranberries and oatmeal– perfect!
Thank you for hosting! 🙂
Courtney recently posted…Gingerbread Muffins
Thanks I thought they were a great combo!
Yes please. We always make a Christmas breakfast. This could be in the running this year….yum!
lacey@fairytalesandfitness.com recently posted…Our Race Scrapbook for 2016
Oh honored!
I kind of forgot about pumpkin after December 1st but you just made me crave it all over again. YUM!
Angela @ happy fit mama recently posted…Peppermint Sugar Scrub
I love pumpkin all year around!
This looks delicious! I love baked oatmeal!
Mary Ellen @ VNutrition recently posted…Healthy Vegan Fridays #130
Thanks me too especially in the winter
YUM. YUMYUMYUM. You know I love pumpkin and cranberries together, and I adore my oats, this would be delicious!
Susie @ SuzLyfe recently posted…Look at the Difference (Virginia Christmas 2016)
I loved the combo together hope you do too
We usually do a French toast bake on Christmas morning but maybe we’ll change our tune this year and try this. Yum!
Rachel recently posted…Try This Easy Peppermint Mocha
French toast bake is always yummy too!
I think anything is better with cranberries! I just downloaded some smoothie recipes with cranberries.
Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home recently posted…But Can I Still Run?
Cranberries have really grown on me this year too!
Love oatmeal breakfast bakes – they are the best for quick breakfasts. I’ve never thought to add cranberries though!!
Sarah @ BucketListTummy recently posted…How I Recover From a Race + A GIVEAWAY!
I really like the fresh cranberries in there.
YUM! This looks perfect for Christmas morning!
Annmarie recently posted…Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups {Grain Free, Dairy Free}
thanks I think it would be!
This sounds like the perfect winter breakfast!
Nicole @ Fitful Focus recently posted…Candy Cane Sugar Cookie Sandwiches (gluten free)
Thanks I do like a warm breakfast when it’s so cold out too
This looks really yummy! I just started thinking about what I should make for Christmas morning breakfast – this would be a good one!
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Thanks I think it would! 🙂
Hi Deborah, Ths recipe is great without sugar and wow, can be cooked for the whole week. The colour of the dish is so awesome.
Thanks for hosting and have a safe and happy Christmas.
Sadhna Grover recently posted…GREEN APPLE PICKLE
Thanks so much! Yes I am trying to cut out lots of the sugar in my recipes and they still taste good!
Yum! And I’ll bet that smells amazing when you bake it!!
Michelle Rogers recently posted…Homemade trail mix is easy DIY gift, healthy snack
It sure does!
This looks so good! Love the combination of pumpkin and cranberry!
Angela recently posted…Equilibrium Energy Superfood Review
Yes It was a great combo! Hope you try it
This looks yummy (and pretty!). I’m not a fan of bananas, but I do like banana bread or muffins…I assume they would taste similar in this. I might have to give this a try! Thanks for all of your creative recipes!!!
Kimberly Hatting recently posted…Holy Brrrrr, Batman!
You are very welcome. You could leave out the bananas on the bottom but as you say when they are baked they have a different texture.
This looks absolutely delightful and festive! I like how you’re keeping the pumpkin around! No need to shush it away just yet!
Kayla @ Blondes Have More Run recently posted…The Ultimate Healthy Christmas Morning Breakfast Roundup
I really enjoy eating pumpkin all year around 🙂
This has all sorts of good stuff in it!
vicki recently posted…Workouts – Last Week Today – December 18
Thanks so much!
Yum! The pumpkin and Cranberry combination sounds delicious!
Thanks so much!
Omg this looks heavenly, I would not mind waking up to this on a chilly winter morning! Will have to try, thanks for sharing!!
abbey sharp recently posted…Is Soy Bad for You? The Research on Menopause, Breast Cancer & Heart Health
Definitely great to wake up to smells amazing
What a fabulous combination! Mr PugRunner would love this!
Jenn recently posted…weekly wrap: 12.11 – 12.17
Fabulous! Hope you all try it out
Never thought to mix pumpkin and cranberry together.
Oh they are a great combo!
This looks like the perfect winter breakfast! Cranberry, pumpkin and banana sound like a delicious combination!
Kristy from Southern In Law recently posted…Recipe: Kofta Pitas with Tzatziki Dipping Sauce
They go perfectly together
Oh yum, this would be perfect for Christmas morning! But I would definitely eat it any day of the week. Oatmeal bakes are great make-ahead breakfasts!
Kara @ Byte Sized Nutrition recently posted…Cranberry Orange Chia Jam
I would eat it any day of the week too!
Oh, my goodness, that looks so good!
Akaleistar recently posted…Currently Reading: My December Bookshelf
Thanks so much hope you give it a go!
This looks so good, you had me at cranberry, and I love my oatmeal! If I weren’t making donuts and my mom making caramel rolls for Christmas this would be on the list. I’m thinking next week if we get snow it would be perfect to throw in the oven and enjoy before or after playing in the snow!
Happy Meatless Monday!
Yes the perfect warm apres snow breakfast. Happy HOlidays!
Love the bake! Especially the cranberry!
Carmy recently posted…Monday on the Run #56
The fresh cranberry give it such a nice tangy punch
I am making this THIS WEEK! I have all the ingredients and love that I can have quick easy healthy breakfasts ready for multiple days. Saved to my recipe library too. Wonderful!
Chrissy recently posted…20 MINUTE BEGINNER PLANK WORKOUT
Fabulous! I really hope you enjoy it 🙂
Oatmeal bake is always a great yummy breakfast solution! The cranberries make it perfect for the holidays!!
Ilka recently posted…Treasure Coast Marathon Training – My Running Log
Yes indeed! Even though it’s warm where you are I hope you try it out
Looks yummy! I need a bake ahead breakfast that I can eat on our crazy weekday mornings.
MCM Mama Runs recently posted…Show me the bling -2016!
It’s perfect for that!
Mmmm pumpkin + cranberries is so festive and makes this oatmeal looks so yummy! Thank you for sharing this recipe! I wonder if I can substitute almond milk? This looks so comforting and I was just writing on my blog how I wanted to try other oatmeal recipes since I’ve been getting a bit bored.
Kateria recently posted…The 10 Commandments Of Fitness
I don’t see why almond milk would not work let me know if you try it out
This looks like the perfect option for our long holiday weekend! We will just pretend it is cold down here!
Mary Beth Jackson recently posted…It’s a Sticky Wrap! Weekly Wrap-Florida Style
Sounds like the perfect plan 🙂
Yum! I mixed 1 cup of fresh cranberry relish into my baked oatmeal last week – it was great!
Coco recently posted…Christmastime In New York City
OH great idea!
This looks absolutely amazing and perfect for Christmas morning’s breakfast! I love that it doesn’t have added sugar too. There is plenty of that this time of the year!
You won’t even miss it!
This looks fantastic. I love having a healthier breakfast… dinner is always HUGE!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table recently posted…High Protein Healthy French Onion Dip [Recipe]
Ha ha yes it does help to start off with a healthy breakfast
The combination of cranberry and pumpkin sounds wonderful.
Jill Conyers recently posted…The Ultimate Guide To Creating Goals for the New Year
Thanks so much!
I’m such a baked oatmeal fan! This looks amazing!!
Julie @ Running in a Skirt recently posted…Healthy Peppermint Chocolate Smoothie
I am newly in love with oatmeal this past year.
Looks so delicious! Would make a great Christmas morning breakfast.
Toni recently posted…Last Minute Holiday Wish List For Runners Plus A Giveaway
I think so! Hope you give it a try
What a colorful and festive breakfast. Looks perfect for Christmas brunch!
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running recently posted…Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend – Day 4 – Wine and Dine Half Marathon
Thanks so much! Happy holidays
This sounds like a recipe I must try! I love Go To recipes that can be “changed up” for a twist. Thanks for posting this.
Thanks so much hope you enjoy it!