Cinnamon and Spices Oats
Start your mornings with a warm and comforting bowl of Cinnamon and Spices Oats, a hearty and flavorful breakfast recipe infused with aromatic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. This quick and easy dish pairs creamy rolled oats simmered in milk with a touch of vanilla and brown sugar for natural sweetness. Optional toppings of chopped nuts and dried fruit add texture and an extra layer of deliciousness, making this a customizable treat perfect for cozy mornings. Ready in just 15 minutes, this nutritious recipe is ideal for busy days when you need an energizing start. Perfect for fall but delicious year-round, Cinnamon and Spices Oats is sure to become your go-to breakfast recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 0.25 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 0.25 cup dried fruit (optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the rolled oats, milk, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, and salt.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally.
Reduce the heat to low and let the oats simmer for about 5 minutes. Stir frequently to prevent sticking, until the oats are soft and the mixture reaches your desired consistency.
Stir in the vanilla extract and brown sugar until well combined.
Remove from heat and let the oats sit for another minute to thicken if desired.
Divide the oatmeal into two serving bowls.
Top each bowl with chopped nuts and dried fruit if using.
Serve warm and enjoy your comforting cinnamon and spices oats.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
511 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.8 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.7 g | 34% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 356 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.4 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.2 g | ||
| Protein | 16.8 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 348 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 767 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
