Diabetic Maple and Ginger Oatmeal
Start your morning on a flavorful and health-conscious note with Diabetic Maple and Ginger Oatmeal, a heartwarming breakfast that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Crafted with creamy unsweetened almond milk, gently spiced with ground ginger and cinnamon, and lightly sweetened with sugar-free maple syrup, this oatmeal delivers wholesome comfort without spiking blood sugar levels. Topped with crunchy walnuts, nutrient-packed chia seeds, and optionally, a handful of fresh blueberries, it’s a diabetes-friendly dish that’s packed with fiber, healthy fats, and antioxidants. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy-to-make oatmeal is perfect for those seeking a quick, satisfying, and diabetic-friendly breakfast that doesn’t compromise on flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1.5 cups Unsweetened almond milk
- 0.5 cups Water
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoons Cinnamon
- 1 pinch Salt
- 2 tablespoons Sugar-free maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons Chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon Chia seeds (optional)
- 0.25 cups Fresh blueberries (optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the rolled oats, almond milk, water, ground ginger, cinnamon, and salt.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, for about 5-7 minutes, or until the oatmeal reaches your desired consistency.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the sugar-free maple syrup.
Divide the oatmeal evenly between two serving bowls.
Top each serving with chopped walnuts, chia seeds, and fresh blueberries, if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy your diabetic-friendly maple and ginger oatmeal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
504 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.9 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 419 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.0 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.1 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.1 g | ||
| Protein | 15.7 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 725 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 541 mg | 12% | |
*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.
