QUICK GINGERBREAD OATMEAL: A gingerbread oatmeal recipe to warm up your winter!

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water reduces cost.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds provide similar crunch and nutrition.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free alternative.

Add rolled oats to a large bowl.

Pour in unsweetened almond milk (or water or regular milk).

Add ground ginger and ground cinnamon.

Stir in 2 teaspoons of molasses (or 1 teaspoon for a lighter option).

Add 1 teaspoon of dark brown sugar (optional).

Stir the mixture well to combine all ingredients.

Transfer the mixture to a burner set to medium heat and bring to a boil.

Once boiling, reduce heat to low and stir occasionally.

Cook until the oats are tender and the mixture thickens to desired consistency.

If desired, add more almond milk for a looser texture before serving.

Transfer oatmeal to a bowl and top with raisins or other toppings of choice.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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