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Gingerbread Slow Cooker Oatmeal

Cultural Context

Originating in the United States, gingerbread has deep roots in holiday traditions, often associated with festive baking and warm spices. Gingerbread oatmeal combines the comforting flavors of gingerbread cookies with the wholesome goodness of oats, making it a popular choice for cozy winter breakfasts. Today, this dish is embraced in various forms, with many opting for slow cooker methods for convenience and rich flavor.

AmericanUSbreakfast
480 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup steel cut oats
1 can full fat coconut milk
3 cups filtered water
1 banana chopped
1 tbsp coconut oil
1 tbsp maple syrup
2 tbsp Great Value Molasses
1/2 tbsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground clove
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is cost-effective.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds flavor and is dairy-free.

rolled oats

🥗Healthier: steel-cut oats

💰Cheaper: instant oats

Steel-cut oats have a lower glycemic index.

1

In a slow cooker, combine steel cut oats, coconut milk, and filtered water.

2

Stir in chopped banana, coconut oil, maple syrup, molasses, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground clove, ground ginger, vanilla extract, and salt.

3

Mix well to combine all ingredients evenly.

4

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until oats are tender.

5

Stir the oatmeal before serving to incorporate any settled ingredients.

6

Serve warm.

Cooking Techniques

mixingslow-cooking

Equipment Needed

slow cooker

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegandairy-freegluten-free

Allergens

nutsdairy

Also Known As

Gingerbread OatmealSlow Cooker Gingerbread Oatmeal

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