Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Rolled Oats (Old-Fashioned)
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 cup Milk (Dairy or alternative)
  • 1 ½ tsp Ground Ginger
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp Ground Cloves
  • ¼ tsp Ground Nutmeg
  • Pinch of Salt
  • ¼ cup Dark Brown Sugar (packed)
  • 1 Tbsp Unsulphured Molasses
  • 1 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
  • 1 Tbsp Chopped Crystallized Ginger (optional topping)
  • 2 Tbsp Chopped Pecans or Walnuts (optional topping)
  • Extra Molasses or Maple Syrup (for drizzling)

Instructions:

  1. In the saucepan (off heat), combine the rolled oats, ground ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and salt. Stir vigorously for about 30 seconds until the oats are well coated—this 'blooming' wakes up the spices!
  2. Add the water and milk to the saucepan. Place over medium heat.
  3. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, for 10–15 minutes, until the oats are creamy and have absorbed most of the liquid.
  4. Once thick, stir in the brown sugar and the tablespoon of molasses until fully dissolved. Continue cooking for 1–2 more minutes.
  5. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the tablespoon of butter until melted and glossy. Taste and adjust sweetness or spice if necessary.
  6. Serve immediately. Divide into warmed bowls. Top generously with crystallized ginger pieces, toasted nuts, and an extra drizzle of molasses.