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This gingerbread oatmeal recipe is exactly that warm bowl of comforting deliciousness you would hope for from a good, gingerbread flavored breakfast.
Also check out my Gingerbread Waffle recipe!
Benefits Of Oatmeal
Oatmeal is one of the healthiest grains you can eat! It has many health benefits, including:
Being high in fiber
It’s rich in antioxidants
It can lower your cholesterol
It can protect your good cholesterol
It’s filling, which is great for helping you eat less (if that’s your goal)
Might help reduce blood pressure
All that fiber helps possibly protect against colon cancer
Oatmeal Nutrition
Curious about the nutrition data on oatmeal? Here’s a data label that can help.
What You’ll Need
4cupswater – Use the best quality water you have. Heavily chlorinated tap water will affect the flavor here.
2cupold fashion oats – Use old fashioned, not quick cooking oats. You can use steel cut if you prefer, but then only use 1 cup of steel cut oats. And if you go this route, you may want to double up on the oats and water because the spices will be pretty strong.
Sweetener – Add this after cooking. Use whatever sweetener you are most comfortable with and add as much or as little as you like.
How To Make Gingerbread Oatmeal
Here’s how to make this delicious pot of oatmeal.
Add the water to a pot and bring to a boil.
Add the oats.
Add the spices.
Stir occasionally until the oats are done. Stir in your sweetener to taste and serve.
How Long Will Gingerbread Oatmeal Last?
As with most types of oatmeal, this will last about 3 days in the fridge. Make sure to pack it in an air-tight container and label it if you have other flavors of oatmeal in your fridge already.
Can You Freeze Gingerbread Oatmeal?
Absolutely! I like to freeze mine in large muffin tins so I have single serving sizes I can just pop out. Once they are frozen, I transfer the little pucks of oatmeal into a freezer-safe, zipper-top bag.
This oatmeal will freeze for up to 3 months. So don’t forget to label your storage container or package with both the date you made it and how long it will last. I always forget to do those and having both pieces of information is so helpful when something has been in the freezer a while!
How To Reheat Gingerbread Oatmeal
From frozen – Thaw overnight in the fridge, or thaw in a microwave on the thaw setting for a faster process. Don’t overdo it in the microwave though, or it will dry out the oats a lot, making them pretty inedible.
From cold – Add a splash of milk to give it some moisture and reheat, either on the stove top in a pot, or in a microwave for a minute or two. Again, don’t overdo the microwaving. You may need to add a little extra milk to keep things from drying out in the microwave.
Recipe from the Gracious Pantry® archives, originally posted 8/19/12.
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High-sugar toppings like chocolate, syrup, and dried fruit
As Best points out, "some of the worst ingredients that are mistakenly added to healthy overnight oat recipes include chocolate sauce, sugar, syrup, and dried fruit."
Fresh fruit will add fiber, vitamins, minerals and some sweetness to your oatmeal. Fruit's fat-soluble vitamins like A, E and K will best absorb if you add in a fat source like nuts, which will also add extra fiber and protein.
Spice up your morning with Ginger Cinnamon Oatmeal with Nut Butter. In just 5 minutes you can whip up this sweet and savory dish with breakfast. Feel free to substitute cashew butter and chopped cashews or peanut butter and chopped peanuts for almond butter and chopped almonds.
If you need to add a sweetener besides fresh fruit, opt for a natural one like maple syrup or honey. They're still high in sugar and calories, but at least they come with the benefit of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
"If you eat oatmeal prepared in the right way, without sugar or additives, every day you can get many benefits to your health such as: having a high fiber intake, reduce cholesterol, maintain satiety and regulate your blood sugar levels," says nutritionist Mariana Perez-Trejo.
This suggests oats can be consumed every day. However, since oats are high in fiber, you may notice changes in your stool's appearance and the frequency at which you poop. Consuming an excess amount of oats may also lead to decreased nutrient absorption.
Oats can cause gas and bloating. To minimize side effects, start with a low dose and increase slowly to the desired amount. Your body will get used to oat bran and the side effects will likely go away. When applied to the skin: Lotion containing oat extract is possibly safe to use on the skin.
According to Healthline.com, oats are a good source of carbs and fiber and are even filled with "important vitamins, minerals, and antioxidant plant compounds." When combined with the natural energy found in pure honey, there is no doubt that honey and oats pack a powerful punch when enjoyed together.
Both oatmeal and granola make for a healthy, nutritious breakfast, but the winner for us is granola—the added nuts, seeds, and dried fruits give you a source of fiber and healthy fats that oatmeal can't quite compete with.
Some people may prefer to cook oats with water, especially those who are lactose intolerant to avoid any digestive issues. For those who can consume dairy, using milk can enhance the overall flavor, protein content, and creaminess of an oatmeal bowl compared to using water.
There is no particular time to eat oats. You can consume the oats at lunch and dinner too. This cereal, however, is consumed in breakfast mostly. It contains fiber, magnesium, complex carbohydrates, etc, which help in keeping your tummy full for a longer time, thus, reducing overeating.
Blood-thinning medications: Ginger may increase the risk of bleeding. Talk to your doctor before taking ginger if you take blood thinners, such as warfarin (Coumadin), clopidogrel (Plavix), or aspirin. Diabetes medications: Ginger may lower blood sugar.
Provides sustained energy: Oatmeal is a complex carbohydrate that provides a sustained release of energy throughout the day. The addition of honey and cinnamon can also help regulate blood sugar levels and prevent energy crashes.
Steel-cut oats are an excellent soluble fiber to add to the diet that also acts as a prebiotic food. These oats are beneficial to promote anti-inflammatory integrity in the intestinal bacteria. Steel-cut oats are less processed than old fashion rolled oats and have a lower Glycemix Index.
Quick oats are often laden with added sweeteners to create flavors such as “Maple and Brown Sugar” or “Peach,” all of which you should avoid with type 2 diabetes. If you must use sweeteners other than fruit, the ADA suggests the following: stevia (Truvia)aspartame (Equal, Nutrasweet)
Cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, allspice, mace, cardamom and star anise are commonly associated with sweetness. These spices are often used in baked goods and pair especially well with fruit dishes. Vanilla extract can also make food seem sweeter, perhaps due to its aroma.
White sugar plus molasses. A combination of white sugar and molasses is your best bet for a brown sugar substitute, as that's exactly what brown sugar is made of (1). ...
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