Speedy Gingerbread Oatmeal
Start your day with the cozy, spiced flavors of Speedy Gingerbread Oatmeal—an irresistibly warm and hearty breakfast ready in just 10 minutes! This quick and easy recipe combines wholesome rolled oats with a medley of festive spices like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves, sweetened naturally with molasses and brown sugar for that classic gingerbread taste. Perfect for chilly mornings, this oatmeal is simmered to creamy perfection with a mix of water and your choice of milk, then topped with optional garnishes like crunchy nuts or chewy dried fruit for extra texture and flavor. Whether you're craving a holiday-inspired breakfast or simply want a comforting bowl of goodness, this gingerbread oatmeal is a nutritious, delicious, and family-friendly way to start the day.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 pinch ground cloves (optional)
- 1 pinch salt
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (e.g., pecans or walnuts, optional)
- 2 tablespoons raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the rolled oats, water, and milk.
Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it begins to simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the molasses, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, ground cloves (if using), and a pinch of salt. Mix well to incorporate the spices evenly.
Continue cooking, stirring frequently, for 3-5 minutes, or until the oatmeal reaches your desired thickness.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Divide the oatmeal evenly between two bowls.
Top with chopped nuts and dried fruit if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
352 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.4 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 139 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.9 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.2 g | ||
| Protein | 10.7 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 229 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 604 mg | 13% | |
*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.
