Description
Warm and inviting Gingerbread Oatmeal, perfect for cozy winter breakfasts, filled with spices that create a deliciously satisfying way to start your day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quick rolled oats
- 2 cups whole milk (or non-dairy milk)
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp cloves
- 1/8 tsp allspice
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp molasses
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2–3 tbsp chopped pecans (for garnish)
- Gingerbread cookies (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium-sized heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine oats, milk, molasses, and brown sugar.
- Add spices and salt, mixing thoroughly.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.
- Reduce heat to low and let the oatmeal simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once creamy, remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Let rest covered for 2-3 minutes for better consistency.
- Serve the oatmeal in bowls and garnish with chopped pecans and gingerbread cookies.
Notes
Add a drizzle of maple syrup or a sprinkle of sea salt for extra flavor. Serve warm for the best experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: gingerbread, oatmeal, winter breakfast, cozy recipe, spiced oatmeal