Creamy steel-cut oats, warming spices and a little sweetness from molasses and brown sugar, this gingerbread oatmeal recipe makes for such a delicious holiday breakfast the whole family will love!

Bowl of gingerbread steel-cut oats garnished with festive toppings.

What is it about oats that makes you feel all cozy inside?

I think just the nature of the food, with it being warming, filling and simply delicious!

These gingerbread steel-cut oats are so much better than any store-bought flavour packet oatmeal you can buy and they make for such a yummy start to any morning!

Speaking of which, how do you like to start your morning? Are you a coffee or tea person? Do you enjoy breakfast?

I know I do! I go to bread dreaming of breakfast and when I’m eating breakfast, I plan lunch. You get the picture.

These festive gingerbread steel-cut oats make ya feel like you’re starting your day with something extra special, but there’s very little effort required.

You know what that means (well, at least for me anyway)? A delicious breakfast can be made while still trying to come alive in the morning.

Fan of gingerbread? You may enjoy this gingerbread coffee creamer!

Why We Love These Gingerbread Steel Cut Oats

With lots of warming spices and flavours, it has all sorts of warm, cozy holiday vibes.
These oats can be garnished to taste with fun, tasty toppings.
The recipes comes together in about 25 minutes.
Of course, it tastes yummy!

Tips for Making This Recipe

The longer the oats sit after cooking, the thicker they’ll become. You can thin out this oatmeal with a little milk or water.
For me, these oats are not overly sweet. If, however, you like things sweeter, you can certainly add more brown sugar. Alternatively, if you prefer things less sweet, just add a little less.

A gold spoon scooping up gingerbread steel-cut oats from a bowl.

Garnish Ideas

This gingerbread oatmeal is delicious on its own, of course. However, you can totally amp up the fun (and flavour) with some toppings. Some delicious ideas are:

Cocoa nibs
Shaved chocolate
Chocolate chips
Raisins
Chopped nuts
Sugared cranberries
Sliced banana
Orange wedges
Festive gingerbread cookies

Two hands holding a festive bowl of gingerbread steel-cut oats.

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If you make these gingerbread steel-cut oats, be sure to leave a comment below!

Gingerbread Oatmeal (With Steel-Cut Oats)

Dawn | Girl Heart Food

Creamy steel-cut oats, warming spices and a little sweetness from molasses and brown sugar, this gingerbread oatmeal recipe makes for such a delicious holiday breakfast the whole family will love!

5 from 8 votes

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Course Breakfast

Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

3.5 cups water
1 cups steel-cut oats, regular or gluten free (whatever you prefer)
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground clove
1 tablespoon molasses, I used fancy molasses
1 tablespoon brown sugar
milk (dairy or non-dairy), to taste and to achieve desired consistency

Garnish Ideas (optional)

Sliced banana
Cinnamon or other favourite spices
Gingerbread cookies
Fresh, dried or sugared cranberries
Chopped nuts
Orange wedges

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Then add steel cut oats, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, ground clove, molasses and brown sugar. Stir to combine.
Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 15 to 20 minutes until the oats are tender and cooked.
Once done, stir in milk (a little at a time) to make creamy and loosen (or thin) the oatmeal to reach the consistency you like best.
To serve, divide the oatmeal into bowls and garnish to taste (if desired) with any of the garnish ideas. Enjoy!

Notes

The longer the oats sit after cooking, the thicker they’ll become. You can thin out this oatmeal with a little milk or water.
For me, these oats are not overly sweet. If, however, you like things sweeter, you can certainly add more brown sugar. Alternatively, if you prefer things less sweet, just add a little less.

A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Keyword holiday breakfast, steel cut oat recipe

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