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

Why I Love This Recipe

I really like gingerbread through 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 superbly satisfying and comfy 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 provide 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 type. Assume heat winter spices and an ideal stability of spicy ginger and candy molasses.

It’s additionally acquired juuuust the correct quantity of taste and sweetness – sufficient that you just discover and luxuriate in it however not an excessive amount of that it overpowers the dish and you’ll’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. 

For those who love gingerbread as a lot as I do and dig make-ahead breakfasts, I counsel you additionally try my Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal!

Components You’ll Want

Notes on Components

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

fast metal minimize oats: I exploit fast metal minimize oats on this recipe however you can even use any sort of oats – metal minimize are my favourite for his or her creamy texture however you should use common metal minimize oats or rolled oats too. Metal minimize oats will take about half-hour to prepare dinner.

cinnamon: the right heat, cozy taste 

ginger: mildly spicy but candy

allspice: barely earthy, bitter, and fruity 

floor cloves: provides a subtly candy taste and heat

nutmeg: gives 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 possibly can all the time add extra molasses for those who like your oatmeal sweeter

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

Tools You’ll Want (affiliate hyperlinks – for those who make a purchase order I obtain a small fee)

Medium pot

The way to Make Gingerbread Oatmeal

1. Warmth milk. Pour milk in medium pot and convey 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. High off and luxuriate in! High with pecans, yogurt, or different desired toppings and luxuriate in!

Knowledgeable Suggestions

1. Fast metal oats will be changed with common metal minimize oats and even old school oats for those who choose. Word that cooking instances could fluctuate. Common metal minimize oats will take about half-hour to prepare dinner.
2. Oats are naturally gluten-free however could include traces of gluten from cross-contamination within the manufacturing facility. Remember to use licensed gluten-free oats if in case you have 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?

Remember to stir your oatmeal typically as its cooking and don’t maintain the warmth too excessive. If the warmth is just too excessive, the oatmeal will thicken up rapidly and burn, sticking to the underside of the pot.

For those who discover that your oatmeal is just too watery, likelihood is you added an excessive amount of liquid or aren’t letting it prepare dinner lengthy sufficient

I discover that bringing the liquid to a boil first, then including the oats and reducing 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 minimize into smaller items to permit them to prepare dinner sooner. Be happy to make use of any sort of oats you’ve got readily available on this recipe however observe that cooking instances could fluctuate, and chances are you’ll need 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 desire).

Recipes That Pair Effectively

Air Fryer Eggs

Pomegranate Smoothie

Asparagus Leek Quiche

Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Smoothie

Veggie Egg Bites

For extra gingerbread inspiration, try my different recipes beneath! 

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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