Cranberry Orange Baked Oatmeal is a fluffy baked oatmeal recipe studded with fresh cranberries, orange zest and topped with a tangy orange cream cheese glaze!

Cranberry Orange Baked Oatmeal with Orange Cream Cheese Glaze is bursting with flavor and perfect for a holiday breakfast or brunch! @FlavortheMoment

There are a lot of lovely Christmas brunch recipes floating around right now.  Cinnamon rolls, donuts, coffee cakes — you name it.  

I love to indulge every now and then in the morning, but like I’ve told you a thousand times, I love my oatmeal.  

I feel so much better when I start my day with a nutritious breakfast, and this Cranberry Orange Baked Oatmeal proves that you can have a wholesome breakfast that you look forward to at the same time.

I mean, look at the pop of color from those cranberries….and that drizzle.

close up of cranberry orange baked oatmeal with cream cheese glaze drizzled on top

The cranberry orange combination is one of my favorites, and I wanted to do something different with it this year.  I make a quick bread with these flavors, but this was the first year I made this baked oatmeal recipe.  

The first time I made it, there wasn’t enough orange flavor, so I had the idea to add a glaze with plenty of fresh orange juice and zest.  It was the perfect solution. 🙂

The cream cheese adds a nice creaminess and tang, and gives the glaze it’s wow factor.  I love how festive it makes this baked oatmeal looks.  

Who needs cinnamon rolls on Christmas morning with this around??

cranberry orange baked oatmeal with square missing

I always have fresh cranberries in my freezer this time of year because I love baking with them, as well as making cranberry sauce often.  

I didn’t even thaw the cranberries out for this cranberry orange baked oatmeal recipe.  I just popped half in the bottom of the baking dish and half on top — no chopping required.  

You can put this recipe together in about 10-15 minutes tops, which means you get a delicious, wholesome breakfast that doesn’t get much easier.

If you’d like to set things up ahead, follow the instructions in my Overnight Blueberry Baked Oatmeal Crisp by placing it in the fridge overnight and baking it in the morning.

Healthy, festive, and bursting with flavor, this Cranberry Orange Baked Oatmeal is an easy breakfast or brunch item that’s perfect for your holidays!

Serving of cranberry orange baked oatmeal on a white plate

More baked oatmeal recipes you’ll love:

Berry baked oatmeal by Happy Healthy Mama

Carrot cake baked oatmeal

Hummingbird cake baked oatmeal

Morning glory baked oatmeal

Pumpkin baked oatmeal

Cranberry orange baked oatmeal in white baking dish

Cranberry Orange Baked Oatmeal

Servings: 8 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Additional Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Cranberry Orange Baked Oatmeal is a fluffy baked oatmeal recipe studded with fresh cranberries, orange zest and topped with a tangy orange cream cheese glaze!
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Ingredients

For the oatmeal:

  • 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup sub with your favorite sweetener
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries left whole or halved if very large; divided
  • 1/2 cup pecan pieces sub with your favorite nuts

For the cream cheese glaze:

  • 2 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest

Instructions 

Prepare the oatmeal:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8×8" glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, maple syrup, orange zest, and vanilla until well incorporated.
  • Add the oats, baking powder, cinnamon and salt to the bowl of wet ingredients and stir until combined. Stir in 1/2 of the cranberries.
  • Pour the oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with the remaining cranberries and pecan pieces. Bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and set. Remove from heat and cool slightly on a wire rack.

Prepare the glaze:

  • Beat the softened cream cheese in a medium bowl with a handheld mixer at medium speed until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and beat until incorporated, then beat in the orange juice and zest until combined. If you'd like your glaze to be thinner, add a bit more orange juice.
  • Drizzle over the baked oatmeal, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Pro tip: Prep the baked oatmeal up to a day in advance if desired. 
  • The glaze is completely optional. The oatmeal is great served with just a drizzle of maple syrup as well!
  • Store leftover cranberry baked oatmeal in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 244kcal, Carbohydrates: 36g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 31mg, Sodium: 183mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 16g

Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.

Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Author: Marcie
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