Gingerbread Oatmeal

Gingerbread Oatmeal

Creamy rolled oats flavored with molasses, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves for a warm gingerbread-style breakfast.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Combine the milk and water in the saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.

    Timer: 4 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 240.0 ml Milk, 240.0 ml Water

    Cookware: saucepan, wooden spoon

  2. Step 2

    Stir in the oats, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, and salt. Reduce to low heat and simmer, stirring frequently, until thick and tender.

    Timer: 7 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 1.0 gr Fine Salt, 2.0 gr Ground Cinnamon, 0.5 gr Ground Clove, 2.0 gr Ground Ginger, 0.5 gr Ground Nutmeg, 90.0 gr Oat

    Cookware: saucepan, wooden spoon

  3. Step 3

    Stir in the molasses, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and butter. Cook over low heat until the sugar dissolves and the butter is incorporated.

    Timer: 1 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 12.0 gr Brown Sugar, 30.0 ml Molasses, 14.0 gr Unsalted Butter, 5.0 ml Vanilla Extract

    Cookware: saucepan, wooden spoon

  4. Step 4

    Divide the oatmeal between serving bowls and let it stand briefly before eating.

    Timer: 2 min (fixed)

    Cookware: serving bowl

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: low

Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours, keep chilled, and use within 3 days. Reheat until steaming, stirring well to eliminate hot spots.

Risk factors

  • Hot oatmeal can cause scalding.
  • Milk-based leftovers require prompt refrigeration.