Eggnog Oatmeal
Transform your breakfast routine with this rich and festive Eggnog Oatmeal, a cozy and seasonal twist on a classic morning staple. Combining creamy eggnog, hearty rolled oats, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 15 minutes and serves two. Sweetened with brown sugar and finished with a hint of vanilla, each spoonful delivers holiday cheer in oatmeal form. Top it off with whipped cream, chopped nuts, or dried cranberries for added flavor and texture, making it the perfect choice for a decadent winter breakfast. Whether you're fueling up for a busy day or savoring a slow morning, Eggnog Oatmeal brings the comforting flavors of the season straight to your bowl.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1 cup water
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 0.125 teaspoon salt
- optional toppings (e.g., whipped cream, chopped nuts, dried cranberries)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the rolled oats, eggnog, water, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, and salt.
Stir the mixture well and place the saucepan over medium heat.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low.
Simmer while stirring occasionally until the oatmeal thickens and the oats are cooked, about 7-10 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Divide the oatmeal into two bowls.
Add optional toppings such as whipped cream, a sprinkle of additional nutmeg, chopped nuts, or dried cranberries for extra flavor and texture.
Serve immediately and enjoy your warm, festive eggnog oatmeal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
685 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.1 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.6 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 133 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 420 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81.0 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.4 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.9 g | ||
| Protein | 23.0 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.4 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 347 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 708 mg | 15% | |
*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.
