Gingersnap Oatmeal
Start your morning with a warm, spiced embrace by indulging in this Gingersnap Oatmeal, the ultimate breakfast comfort food. Infused with the rich, nostalgic flavors of molasses, brown sugar, and a medley of holiday-inspired spices like ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg, this creamy bowl of oatmeal is like dessert for breakfast—but balanced enough to keep you fueled. Ready in just 15 minutes, this cozy recipe can be customized with toppings like crushed gingersnap cookies, crunchy pecans or walnuts, and a dollop of whipped cream or Greek yogurt for a luxurious finish. Perfect for cold mornings, this easy-to-make breakfast is satisfying, nutrient-packed, and brimming with festive flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1.5 cups milk (or non-dairy alternative)
- 0.5 cups water
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 0.5 teaspoons ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 2 cookies crushed gingersnap cookies (optional, for topping)
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans or walnuts (optional, for topping)
- 2 tablespoons whipped cream or Greek yogurt (optional, for topping)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the rolled oats, milk, and water.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the brown sugar, molasses, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Cook the oatmeal for 6-8 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened and creamy.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the oatmeal rest for 1-2 minutes to finish thickening.
Divide the oatmeal into two bowls for serving.
Optional: Top each bowl with crushed gingersnap cookies, chopped pecans or walnuts, and a dollop of whipped cream or Greek yogurt for added taste and texture.
Serve warm and enjoy your cozy bowl of Gingersnap Oatmeal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
976 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.4 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.4 g | 77% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 60 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 866 mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 130.2 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.8 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 63.0 g | ||
| Protein | 29.9 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 629 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 6.0 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1342 mg | 29% | |
*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.
