American
Spice Oatmeal with Banana and Almonds
Spiced oatmeal is a warm, comforting breakfast that turns a simple bowl of oats into something extra cozy and flavorful. Infused with fragrant spices like ginger, allspice, and cardamom, it offers a perfect balance of hearty and comforting with just the right touch of sweetness. Easy to customize with fruits, nuts, or a drizzle of honey, spiced oatmeal is a nourishing way to start the day.
⏱️ 15 min🍽️ 2 servings
Ingredients
2 servings
- almonds — 0.33 cup (sliced, soaked)
- filtered water — 4 cup
- rolled oats — 1 cup
- Raisins — 2 tbsp
- ground cardamom — 0.25 tsp
- ground allspice — 0.25 tsp (powder)
- ginger powder — 0.25 tsp
- banana — 1 piece (peeled, sliced)
- whole milk — 0.33 cup (can be replaced with cream)
- maple syrup — 2 tbsp
Instructions
- Soak the almonds in 1 cup of filtered water overnight. Drain, remove the skins, and slice them the next day.
- Bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Slowly stir in the oats, then add the raisins and spices.
- Lower the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the oats are smooth and creamy, about 7–9 minutes. Add banana and sliced almonds.
- Spoon into bowls and serve with milk or cream and a drizzle of maple syrup.