Gingerbread Oatmeal [vegan, gluten free]
A warming gingerbread oatmeal, perfect for chilly mornings and packed with warming spices. Creamy, delicious and healthy.
Servings: 1 -2 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats gluten-free
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 cup non-dairy milk
- 1 tsp gingerbread spice*
- 1 tablespoon creamy cashew butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoons maple syrup OR molasses to taste
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Add oats and water to a saucepan and place over medium heat, bringing to a low boil and cooking until almost all of the water is absorbed, stirring occasionally (about 3-5 minutes). The mixture should start to thicken up.
- Lower heat to low and add non-dairy milk, spices, cashew butter, vanilla extract, salt and sweetener of choice.
- Stir to combine until smooth and continue to cook and stir until all the liquid is absorbed and your desired consistency is reached (roughly another 3-5 minutes). If you prefer your oats more runny, feel free to add more non-dairy milk. If you prefer them thicker, cook for a bit longer.
- Transfer to a bowl, garnish with toppings of choice and additional sweetener if needed.
Notes
*you can make your own gingerbread spice by adding roughly 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ginger, pinch of cloves, nutmeg and allspice (I recommend 1/8 tsp each).