Healthy Gingerbread Oatmeal – Easy One Pot Recipe
A super delicious and easy gingerbread oatmeal recipe takes only a few minutes to make and is packed with gingerbread flavor. This is the perfect healthy breakfast recipe for the holiday season.
Oatmeal is a staple in our house, but also a food that one of my picky children absolutely despises. This past year, I’ve been trying to find different ways for him to eat it.
Let’s be honest, oatmeal is cheap and groceries are expensive these days. It is an easy and filling meal that will not break the bank.
This festive holiday breakfast is so flavorful, even my son liked it (which is saying a lot). He was hilarious when I asked him to try a bite.
He took a small spoonful, made a terrible face like it was the most disgusting thing he has ever eaten, then kept chewing while his face turned from “gross!” to pleasantly surprised.
It took all his might to admit I was right and that it was actually delicious. He did not want to concede that he would enjoy it, but he actually did! He then proclaimed he would indeed eat it for breakfast. Winning.
This is the perfect breakfast for Christmas morning.
Recipe Highlights
Flavorful: There is so much deliciously fragrant gingerbread spice in this recipe. From the spices to the molasses flavor, it is warm on many levels, complex, and simply scrumptious. It tastes kind of like an oatmeal gingerbread cookie, but smooth and creamy and in a bowl.
Super easy breakfast: Whisk the ingredients together and cook.
Even picky eaters will enjoy this recipe. If they like gingerbread, then this recipe will be a crowd pleaser.
Great way to include whole grains. Full of fiber, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. It may help lower cholesterol and helps keep you full and regular. Source
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Best Tips:
- I like to add collagen peptides to help keep me full longer and stabilize blood sugar. Another way to add some extra protein is to add in an egg or two when the oatmeal is done cooking. Add the whisked eggs and stir quickly so they cook without becoming chunky.
- Drizzle a little cream or a splash of milk over the oatmeal for a delicious, creamy texture.
- If you do not have molasses, that is totally fine – just skip it. The warm spices still add loads of flavor.
- Don’t cook it too high or else the bottom will burn, then it will make your house smell terrible.
- Use dairy free milk for a vegan version or for dairy allergies.
- If you have celiac disease, make sure to choose certified gluten free oats.
Ingredients:
Milk: I use whole milk, but you can use whatever milk you have on hand. Use coconut milk, almond milk, or your favorite milk of choice for a dairy free option.
Oats: I like to use quick oats, but rolled oats also work. I prefer quick cooking oats because I am a busy momma of little ones, and we all like a quick breakfast.
Molasses: I use blackstrap molasses, which is actually a good source of iron and contains more nutrients than sugar (like calcium, magnesium, potassium, and B6). Source.
Maple syrup: You can also substitute with honey or brown sugar.
Ginger: I just use ground ginger. It is easy to keep on hand and takes forever to go bad.
Ground cinnamon
Ground cloves
Nutmeg: Optional. I just like to add a dash.
Salt
Vanilla extract: Homemade or store-bought.
Additional add-ins: Nuts, seeds, raisins, dried cranberries, golden raisins, etc.
How To Make Gingerbread Oatmeal
In a small saucepan, add milk, oats, molasses, maple syrup, salt and spices. If you want to add protein powder or collagen peptides, you can add them in the beginning or after the oatmeal has started to thicken.
Place over medium heat and cook, stirring regularly until thick and hot.
Place in a bowl, then add any additional toppings.
Enjoy this festive gingerbread oatmeal recipe.
Storage:
Store in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. The best way to reheat oatmeal is in the microwave or a small saucepan. Add a little extra milk or water to help thin it out as needed.
FAQ
What can I mix with oatmeal to make it taste better?
- Add in a variety of spices like cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg.
- Sweeten it up a bit with maple syrup, brown sugar, or honey.
- Add a splash of cream or milk to give it a lovely texture.
- Add dried or cooked fruits.
- Give it a fun texture with nuts, seeds, chia seeds, etc.
- Drizzle with some almond butter, peanut butter, or sunflower seed butter.
What is the healthiest way to eat oatmeal?
- Add protein: adding protein to oatmeal helps balance blood sugar.
- Make savory oatmeal with veggies like spinach and mushrooms.
- Add nuts, seeds, or other healthy fats.
- Boost the calcium by cooking it in milk.
Can I make this recipe dairy free or vegan?
Yes. Just swap out regular milk for water or dairy free milk.
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- Sweet Potato Hash
- Healthy Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats
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Gingerbread Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk of choice or water
- 1/2 cup oats I like quick oats
- 1 tsp molasses
- 1/2 tbs maple syrup brown sugar or honey to taste
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- dash clove
- dash nutmeg
- dash salt
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, add milk, oats, molasses, maple syrup, salt and spices. If you want to add protein powder or collagen peptides, you can add them in the beginning or after the oatmeal has started to thicken.
- Place over medium heat and cook, stirring regularly until thick and hot.
- Place in a bowl, then add any additional toppings.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- I like to add collagen peptides to help keep me full longer and stabilize blood sugar. Another way to add some extra protein is to add in an egg or two when the oatmeal is done cooking. Add the whisked eggs and stir quickly so they cook without becoming chunky.
- Drizzle a little cream or a splash of milk over the oatmeal for a delicious, creamy texture.
- If you do not have molasses, that is totally fine – just skip it. The warm spices still add loads of flavor.
- Don’t cook it too high or else the bottom will burn, and it will make your house smell terrible.
- Use dairy free milk for a vegan version or for dairy allergies.
- If you have celiac disease, make sure to choose certified gluten free oats.