With that cold sting in the air I needed the heat of ginger! I also wanted some creaminess so this morning I topped with a little yogurt and some crystallized ginger!
I’m putting together more traditionally laid out recipes but here’s the gist of today’s oatmeal.
GingerSnap Oatmeal: Serves 1
- 1/2 C. Oatmeal*
- 1 C. Apple cider
- About a 1/4 tsp. of each: ginger, cinnamon & coca powder
- About an 1/8 tsp. of cloves
- 1 tsp. Molasses
- Crystalized ginger for garnish and for inside the oatmeal if you want a really gingery kick!
Method:
- Bring the cider, spices, cocoa and molasses to a boil.
- Stir in the oats and cook for 5 minutes, stirring enough to keep the oats from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- I like my oatmeal “al dente” so I keep cooking till most of the moisture has been absorbed.
- Top with a Tbs. of plain or vanilla yogurt and a scattering of chopped crystalized ginger.
*Note: I use Quaker rolled oats because I’m on a budget but feel free to use your favorite brand and cook longer if required
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How clever to cook the oats in apple cider!! I never would have thought of that! Yum!! 😀
It will change the way you think about oatmeal! 😃
I second that! Oats in apple cider is a game changer!