Best Creamy Spiced Oatmeal Recipes

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CREAMY SPICED OATMEAL



Creamy Spiced Oatmeal image

Packed with flavor and nutrition, this busy-morning staple is ready in minutes.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup milk (soy, almond, or rice milk can be substituted)
1/2 cup water
2 whole cinnamon sticks
3 whole cloves
4 allspice berries (optional)
1 bay leaf
1 cup rolled oats, preferably organic
1/2 cup pure maple syrup or honey (optional)
2 ripe bananas (optional)
1/2 cup toasted almonds (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, heat the milk and water with the spices and bay leaf over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and steep for 2 minutes. Add the oats and cook, stirring occasionally, until the oats are tender, between 5 and 15 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and cover for a minute. Discard the bay leaf and whole spices. Portion into bowls and drizzle with maple syrup, then top with the bananas and almonds, if desired. Serve immediately.

CREAMY SPICED OATMEAL



CREAMY SPICED OATMEAL image

Categories     Breakfast

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup milk (soy, almond, or rice milk can be substituted)
1/2 cup water
2 whole cinnamon sticks
3 whole cloves
4 allspice berries (optional)
1 bay leaf
1 cup rolled oats, preferably organic
1/2 cup pure maple syrup or honey (optional)
2 ripe bananas (optional)
1/2 cup toasted almonds (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, heat the milk and water with the spices and bay leaf over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and steep for 2 minutes. Add the oats and cook, stirring occasionally, until the oats are tender, between 5 and 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and cover for a minute. Discard the bay leaf and whole spices. Portion into bowls and drizzle with maple syrup, then top with the bananas and almonds, if desired. Serve immediately.

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