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Ginger Spice Oatmeal

With the benefits of ginger and cinnamon, this cold-fighting blend is also a crowd-pleaser

Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting Time 2 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings 2 people
Calories 286 kcal
Author Tianna Wynne

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Bob's Red Mill GF Quick Cook Oats
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp ginger
  • 1/2 tsp real maple syrup
  • 1/8 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 cup frozen or fresh blueberries
  • 2 strawberries (sliced)
  • 1/2 medium banana
  • sprinkling hemp hearts (optional)

Instructions

  1. According to package directions, boil 2 cups of water on the stove with 1/4 tsp salt. Add the quick-cook oats to the boiling water and stir. Reduce heat to a simmer. Set a timer for 5 minutes.

  2. (If you're using frozen blueberries, you are going to want to stir them in now). 

    Slice half of a banana and add it to the oatmeal. It will break down and add a creaminess in the end. Also add your spices: the cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. Stir in and allow to cook for around 30 seconds.

  3. Add the real maple syrup, vanilla and blueberries (if using fresh). Stir occasionally and allow to cook the remainder of the 5 minutes- or until desired consistency is reached.  

  4. While the oatmeal is cooking, prep your toppings in between stirs. Slice two strawberries, the other half of the banana and any other toppings you want to add. I often put a few raisins, chia seeds, nuts or apple pieces. 

  5. Once the timer beeps, or favoured consistency is reached, take the oatmeal off of the heat and put the lid on. Allow to sit for 1-2 minutes, stir and divide evenly into 2 bowls. 

  6. Split the toppings evenly between the two bowls, sprinkle on some hemp hearts (if desired) and serve. 

Recipe Notes

This oatmeal is hearty and delicious. Add almonds, walnuts, seeds, dried fruit or fresh chopped fruit, as desired. There are a lot of great possibilities, but my favourite toppings are mentioned in the recipe. If you prefer, add a bit of milk just before serving if the oatmeal got a bit thick upon standing-  almond or soy are my faves.  We also like to stir in a bit of plain yogurt or drizzle on a teensy more real maple syrup, depending on our tastes that day. Enjoy!