Slow Cooker Gingerbread Spiced Oatmeal
Slow Cooker Gingerbread Spiced Oatmeal is a delightful breakfast that captures the essence of the holiday season in every spoonful. Infused with warming spices like ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg, this creamy oatmeal is perfect for chilly mornings. With minimal prep time and a slow cooker to do the work, you can wake up to a fragrant dish that fills your belly and warms your soul. Enjoy this wholesome meal that brings comfort and joy to your breakfast table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup rolled oats
- 4 cups milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Dried fruits or nuts for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Grease the slow cooker with butter or non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Add milk and vanilla extract; stir until combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Stir before serving and top with dried fruits or nuts if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1 cup)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg