Vanilla Spice Oatmeal
Start your morning with a warm, comforting bowl of Vanilla Spice Oatmeal—where creamy rolled oats meet fragrant vanilla and a cozy trio of spices: cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. This quick and easy breakfast is ready in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for busy mornings. Sweetened naturally with your choice of brown sugar or maple syrup, it’s a customizable delight with optional toppings like fresh fruit, chopped nuts, or dried fruits for added flavor and texture. Packed with wholesome goodness and irresistibly aromatic, this hearty oatmeal recipe is a nourishing way to begin your day.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups milk or water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar or maple syrup
- chopped nuts or dried fruits (optional, for topping)
- fresh fruit (optional, for topping)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the rolled oats, milk or water, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, and salt.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Reduce the heat to low and let the oats simmer for about 5–7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the oatmeal reaches your desired consistency.
Once the oatmeal is cooked, stir in the vanilla extract and brown sugar or maple syrup. Mix well to evenly distribute the flavors.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and divide the oatmeal into two serving bowls.
Top the oatmeal with your choice of chopped nuts, dried fruits, or fresh fruit for added texture and flavor. Options include sliced bananas, berries, raisins, or almond slices.
Serve warm and enjoy a cozy bowl of Vanilla Spice Oatmeal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
626 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.7 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.0 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 795 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 105.6 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.3 g | ||
| Protein | 30.4 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.0 mcg | 30% | |
| Calcium | 706 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1126 mg | 24% | |
*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.
