Gingerbread Oatmeal isn’t just for Christmastime! The warm winter spices of allspice and ginger pair perfectly with sweet, rich molasses for the perfect bowl of morning oatmeal. It’s filling, nutritious, and a wonderfully healthy way to start your day!
Were you as disappointed as I was to walk up to the Starbucks counter, order a wintery treat and have them say “sorry, those won’t be back until next year.” Um…it’s still on the menu! It’s too soon! I’m not ready!
And PS it’s still totally winter. And cold. Just now cold.
So, when I had this Gingerbread Oatmeal recipe saved up and ready to go, it only took a moment of hesitation (“will they think I’m nuts for posting this after Christmas?”) before I realized I definitely should publish it.
I mean, it’s breakfast! You still need breakfast.
You still need warming spices. And the iron and vitamins from molasses. Or you could swap it for sorghum, I won’t tell.
I hope this warms you up! And makes you feel like you can still carry those warm winder flavors ALL through winter.
- ½ cup old fashioned oats
- 1 cup water
- ¼ tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp. allspice
- ½ tsp. ground ginger
- 1 ½ tsp. molasses (or sorghum)
- 1 tsp. granulated Stevia or sweetener of choice
- In a saucepan, combine the oats and the water. Simmer and stir until the oats absorb the water (a few minutes) and it becomes quite thick. Stir in all of the spices. Taste, and adjust sweetness according to your wants.
- Serve, drizzle with more molasses, enjoy!
What a delicious twist on oatmeal! Sounds so yummy!
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Good I’m not the only one! It’s still Christmas time to me and gingerbread is still going strong! Live it up!
Yum! I didn’t have any gingerbread this holiday so I’ll have to try this.
mmm, looks so yummy! Its similar to what I call banana bread oatmeal, I add a mashed banana, cinnamon and molasses. I can’t wait to try this