Gingerbread Oatmeal | Kara Lydon

This gingerbread oatmeal is an ideal cozy breakfast for the vacations! Made on the stovetop with fast metal lower oats, cinnamon, ginger, and molasses for a pleasant (however not too candy!) gingerbread style.

Why I Love This Recipe

I like gingerbread throughout the vacation season. I simply can’t get sufficient of these scrumptious warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, and ginger this time of 12 months. 

I additionally adore oatmeal and discover that it’s a wonderfully satisfying and comfortable breakfast. Plus, it’s really easy and fast to make. This Gingerbread Oatmeal isn’t any exception.

Prepared is lower than quarter-hour, this oatmeal is bound to present you all of the wintery, vacation, cozy feels. Its candy and spicy taste profile jogs my memory of recent gingerbread cookies however in a creamy, breakfast type. Assume heat winter spices and an ideal stability of spicy ginger and candy molasses.

It’s additionally acquired juuuust the correct amount of taste and sweetness – sufficient that you simply discover and luxuriate in it however not an excessive amount of that it overpowers the dish and you’ll’t even end the bowl! 

It’s each hearty and filling, and I prefer to prime it off with yogurt and/or chopped pecans to make it much more satiating. 

For those who love gingerbread as a lot as I do and dig make-ahead breakfasts, I recommend you additionally try my Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal!

Substances You’ll Want

Notes on Substances

unsweetened almond milk: I exploit almond milk for its gentle, impartial style when cooking and baking, however you need to use any kind of normal dairy or non-dairy different on this recipe.

fast metal lower oats: I exploit fast metal lower oats on this recipe however you may also use any kind of oats – metal lower are my favourite for his or her creamy texture however you need to use common metal lower oats or rolled oats too. Metal lower oats will take about half-hour to prepare dinner.

cinnamon: the right heat, cozy taste 

ginger: mildly spicy but candy

allspice: barely earthy, bitter, and fruity 

floor cloves: provides a subtly candy taste and heat

nutmeg: supplies a nutty, barely candy and woody taste

salt: taste enhancer

vanilla extract: provides a contact of sweetness

molasses: contributes to the traditional gingerbread taste! You’ll be able to all the time add extra molasses should you like your oatmeal sweeter

brown sugar: sweetens up the oatmeal. Be at liberty to substitute with coconut sugar or maple syrup relying on what you might have readily available

Tools You’ll Want (affiliate hyperlinks – should you make a purchase order I obtain a small fee)

Medium pot

Learn how to Make Gingerbread Oatmeal

1. Warmth milk. Pour milk in medium pot and convey to a boil.
2. Stir in oats. As soon as the milk has boiled, decrease warmth to medium-low and stir in oats. Cook dinner till combination begins to thicken, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add spices and different elements. Stir in cinnamon, ginger, allspice, floor cloves, nutmeg, salt, vanilla, molasses, and brown sugar, till mixed with oats.
4. Cook dinner oats. Proceed cooking till oats attain desired texture, about 7-10 minutes.
5. Prime off and luxuriate in! Prime with pecans, yogurt, or different desired toppings and luxuriate in!

Professional Suggestions

1. Fast metal oats might be changed with common metal lower oats and even old style oats should you desire. Be aware that cooking occasions might fluctuate. Common metal lower oats will take about half-hour to prepare dinner.
2. Oats are naturally gluten-free however might comprise traces of gluten from cross-contamination within the manufacturing facility. Make sure to use licensed gluten-free oats if in case you have a gluten allergy.

Recipe FAQs

How do you sweeten oatmeal with out sugar?

Oatmeal might be sweetened with maple syrup, honey, extracts, spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, nut butters, recent fruit, and on this case molasses! 

Why is my oatmeal not creamy?

Make sure to stir your oatmeal usually as its cooking and don’t preserve the warmth too excessive. If the warmth is just too excessive, the oatmeal will thicken up rapidly and burn, sticking to the underside of the pot.

For those who discover that your oatmeal is just too watery, chances are high you added an excessive amount of liquid or aren’t letting it prepare dinner lengthy sufficient

I discover that bringing the liquid to a boil first, then including the oats and decreasing the warmth helps obtain a creamy consistency. 

What’s the distinction between fast oats and old style oats?

Fast oats are similar to old style oats however are lower into smaller items to permit them to prepare dinner sooner. Be at liberty to make use of any kind of oats you might have readily available on this recipe however be aware that cooking occasions might fluctuate, and chances are you’ll need to add kind of almond milk accordingly.

Storage and Preparation

Gingerbread Oatmeal leftovers might be saved in an hermetic container within the fridge for as much as 3-4 days and within the freezer for as much as 3 months.

To reheat leftovers, warmth within the microwave for 60-90 seconds with a splash of almond milk (or milk of choice).

Recipes That Pair Properly

Air Fryer Eggs

Pomegranate Smoothie

Asparagus Leek Quiche

Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Smoothie

Veggie Egg Bites

For extra gingerbread inspiration, try my different recipes beneath! 

Gingerbread Pancakes

Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal

Gingerbread Granola Bars

Gingerbread Bread Pudding with Eggnog Sauce

Uncooked Vegan Gingerbread Truffles

No Bake Mini Gingerbread Cheesecakes

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