This gingerbread oatmeal is an ideal cozy breakfast for the vacations! Made on the stovetop with fast metal reduce oats, cinnamon, ginger, and molasses for a pleasant (however not too candy!) gingerbread style.

Why I Love This Recipe

I really like gingerbread in the course of the vacation season. I simply can’t get sufficient of these scrumptious warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, and ginger this time of yr. 

I additionally adore oatmeal and discover that it’s a wonderfully satisfying and comfortable breakfast. Plus, it’s really easy and fast to make. This Gingerbread Oatmeal is not any exception.

Prepared is lower than quarter-hour, this oatmeal is bound to offer you all of the wintery, vacation, cozy feels. Its candy and spicy taste profile jogs my memory of contemporary gingerbread cookies however in a creamy, breakfast kind. Suppose heat winter spices and an ideal steadiness of spicy ginger and candy molasses.

It’s additionally received juuuust the correct quantity of taste and sweetness – sufficient that you just discover and revel in it however not an excessive amount of that it overpowers the dish and you may’t even end the bowl! 

It’s each hearty and filling, and I prefer to prime it off with yogurt and/or chopped pecans to make it much more satiating. 

If you happen to love gingerbread as a lot as I do and dig make-ahead breakfasts, I recommend you additionally take a look at my Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal!

Substances You’ll Want

Notes on Substances

unsweetened almond milk: I exploit almond milk for its gentle, impartial style when cooking and baking, however you should utilize any kind of standard dairy or non-dairy various on this recipe.

fast metal reduce oats: I exploit fast metal reduce oats on this recipe however you may also use any kind of oats – metal reduce are my favourite for his or her creamy texture however you should utilize common metal reduce oats or rolled oats too. Metal reduce oats will take about half-hour to cook dinner.

cinnamon: the proper heat, cozy taste 

ginger: mildly spicy but candy

allspice: barely earthy, bitter, and fruity 

floor cloves: provides a subtly candy taste and heat

nutmeg: supplies a nutty, barely candy and woody taste

salt: taste enhancer

vanilla extract: provides a contact of sweetness

molasses: contributes to the basic gingerbread taste! You may all the time add extra molasses in case you like your oatmeal sweeter

brown sugar: sweetens up the oatmeal. Be happy to substitute with coconut sugar or maple syrup relying on what you could have readily available

Gear You’ll Want (affiliate hyperlinks – in case you make a purchase order I obtain a small fee)

Medium pot

Tips on how to Make Gingerbread Oatmeal

1. Warmth milk. Pour milk in medium pot and produce to a boil.
2. Stir in oats. As soon as the milk has boiled, decrease warmth to medium-low and stir in oats. Cook dinner till combination begins to thicken, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add spices and different elements. Stir in cinnamon, ginger, allspice, floor cloves, nutmeg, salt, vanilla, molasses, and brown sugar, till mixed with oats.
4. Cook dinner oats. Proceed cooking till oats attain desired texture, about 7-10 minutes.
5. Prime off and revel in! Prime with pecans, yogurt, or different desired toppings and revel in!

Skilled Suggestions

1. Fast metal oats will be changed with common metal reduce oats and even old school oats in case you desire. Word that cooking instances could range. Common metal reduce oats will take about half-hour to cook dinner.
2. Oats are naturally gluten-free however could comprise traces of gluten from cross-contamination within the manufacturing facility. Make sure to use licensed gluten-free oats when you’ve got a gluten allergy.

Recipe FAQs

How do you sweeten oatmeal with out sugar?

Oatmeal will be sweetened with maple syrup, honey, extracts, spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, nut butters, contemporary fruit, and on this case molasses! 

Why is my oatmeal not creamy?

Make sure to stir your oatmeal typically as its cooking and don’t preserve the warmth too excessive. If the warmth is simply too excessive, the oatmeal will thicken up shortly and burn, sticking to the underside of the pot.

If you happen to discover that your oatmeal is simply too watery, chances are high you added an excessive amount of liquid or aren’t letting it cook dinner lengthy sufficient

I discover that bringing the liquid to a boil first, then including the oats and decreasing the warmth helps obtain a creamy consistency. 

What’s the distinction between fast oats and old school oats?

Fast oats are similar to old school oats however are reduce into smaller items to permit them to cook dinner quicker. Be happy to make use of any kind of oats you could have readily available on this recipe however observe that cooking instances could range, and it’s possible you’ll wish to add kind of almond milk accordingly.

Storage and Preparation

Gingerbread Oatmeal leftovers will be saved in an hermetic container within the fridge for as much as 3-4 days and within the freezer for as much as 3 months.

To reheat leftovers, warmth within the microwave for 60-90 seconds with a splash of almond milk (or milk of choice).

Recipes That Pair Properly

Air Fryer Eggs

Pomegranate Smoothie

Asparagus Leek Quiche

Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Smoothie

Veggie Egg Bites

For extra gingerbread inspiration, take a look at my different recipes under! 

Gingerbread Pancakes

Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal

Gingerbread Granola Bars

Gingerbread Bread Pudding with Eggnog Sauce

Uncooked Vegan Gingerbread Truffles

No Bake Mini Gingerbread Cheesecakes

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