Golden oatmeal made with toasted oats and spices. Thick, creamy, wonderfully fragrant, and filling, with added anti-inflammatory benefits. Makes one serving.
Why is it called golden oatmeal?
This simple oatmeal is inspired by golden milk, which is made with turmeric, ginger, and cinnamon.
The first step is to toast the dry rolled oats and spices over the stove. Then simply stir in your plant-based milk of choice and a bit of vanilla extract, and simmer for a few minutes until thick and creamy. Then add maple syrup to your desired sweetness, and serve!
It’s so fragrant– the entire kitchen smells wonderful when you’re toasting the spices and oats– and incredibly nourishing. Turmeric has anti-inflammatory benefits, and is best paired with a pinch of black pepper to enhance its absorption in the body.
The ratio of old-fashioned oats to liquid should be 1:2.
I’ve found this cooking method to be the best for texture– the oats are slightly al dente, with a soft chewiness. No more bowls of overcooked mush.
Toppings are the most important part! My favorite way to eat oatmeal is to add caramelized bananas, fresh berries, and a drizzle of nut butter.
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Golden Spiced Oatmeal (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
Golden oatmeal made with toasted oats and spices. Thick, creamy, wonderfully fragrant, and filling, with added anti-inflammatory benefits. Makes one serving.
- Prep Time: 3
- Cook Time: 7
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cook
Ingredients
- ½ tsp coconut oil
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- pinch of black pepper*
- pinch of salt
- 1 cup non-dairy milk, plus more as necessary
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt coconut oil in a small pot over medium low heat, then add in spices and toast for 30 seconds. Add rolled oats and toast for another 2 minutes.
- Add non-dairy milk and vanilla extract, stirring occasionally until it reaches a boil. Reduce to low and simmer uncovered for 3-5 minutes until thickened, then cover with the lid, turn off heat, and let oats rest for 1 minute.
- Stir in maple syrup and vanilla extract, and more milk to desired consistency. Serve topped with fresh fruit and drizzled with nut butter.
Notes
- The black pepper helps the body absorb the turmeric.
- To caramelize bananas, cut lengthwise in half, or slice into coins, sprinkle coconut sugar on both sides, and fry in a non-stick pan over medium heat for 1-2 minutes on each side until browned.
- Topping ideas: raisins, nut butter, fresh fruit (blueberries, raspberries, sliced oranges), cacao nibs, nuts and seeds (shelled hemp, pumpkin or sunflower seeds, walnuts, pecans, etc.).
Emily D says
This was so good! I ran out of rolled oats so used steel-cut oats and adjusted times and plant milk ratios. Thank you 🙂
★★★★★