Gingerbread Oatmeal
This Gingerbread Oatmeal is a healthy, filling breakfast that only has 245 calories but packs a ton of flavor! Ground ginger and cinnamon combine with a little bit of molasses for an easy breakfast that tastes like decadent gingerbread!
Servings: 1 person
Ingredients
- ½ cup Rolled oats
- 1 cup Unsweetened Almond milk or milk or milk alternative of choice
- 2 teaspoons Unsulphered molasses
- ¼ teaspoon Ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Dark brown sugar
- Pecans chopped & toasted, optional
- Raisins optional
Instructions
Stovetop Instructions:
- In a small saucepot, combine oats, almond milk, molasses and spices. Cook uncovered over low heat until milk has been absorbed and the oats are softened. If you like it thinner, add a bit more milk.
- Pour into a bowl, sweeten with dark brown sugar and top with raisins and pecans if desired.
Microwave Instructions:
- Combine all ingredients in a large microwave safe bowl. I use one that has double the capacity of the mixture. Cover with a small plate.
- Microwave on high at 1 minute intervals, stirring between each one. It takes 3 ½ minutes in my microwave. If you don’t stop the machine, then they will boil over.
- For thicker oatmeal from the microwave, allow the oats to sit covered for an additional minute. The oatmeal will continue to absorb the milk and will be hot, thick and ready to eat!
Meal Prep Ahead:
- Combine all ingredients in a pint sized storage container. Store in the refrigerator up to 4 days. Then either heat in the microwave or on the stovetop as directed above. The presoaking will allow the oats to cook faster, so watch them!
Notes
The calorie counts do not include optional toppings.
Nutrition
Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 334mg | Potassium: 367mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 364mg | Iron: 3mg