A Healthy, Holiday Oatmeal using Steel Cut Oats! WFPB Gingerbread Oatmeal! OOTW #10

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.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease a baking dish with butter or oil.

In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, baking powder, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

In another bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, brown sugar, molasses, and vanilla extract.

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until combined.

Fold in walnuts and raisins if using.

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.

Spread evenly and smooth the top with a spatula.

Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden and set.

Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Drizzle with maple syrup if desired.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Allergens