Sometimes people think that I eat healthy 24-7-365. I do eat healthy. But I do also indulge. Especially this time of year. It’s hard not to when sweets and treats are all around. And, why would I want to miss out? I don’t!

But sometimes even the delicious goodies get tiresome. I start to dislike feeling the sugar highs and lows. I remember why I like to eat healthy–I feel better! So, I back away from the boxes of chocolate, the decorated cookies, and the egg nog (I like the almond milk or coconut milk versions). And I look for my usual healthy food.

Healthy Christmas Breakfast

Oatmeal is my usual breakfast. I’ve mentioned that a few times in my blogs, and I use my rice cooker to make my oatmeal overnight. 

But sometimes I want to fancy it up a bit. This recipe offers a balance of healthy, while feeling like it’s a treat. I think I’m going to make this easy and healthy Christmas breakfast.

Gingerbread Oatmeal Recipe

Gingerbread is a favourite flavour for the holidays, so why not make a gingerbread oatmeal for breakfast?

Oats are high in fibre and having a warm meal to start your day feels particularly good during the cold winter months. Molasses is rich in iron, calcium (more per ounce than milk!), magnesium, and more potassium than any other food. It also contains vitamin B6 and contains 18 amino acids.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup unsweetened milk or oat, coconut, almond, soy, or other milk alternative
• 2 tsp molasses
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

You could also add brown sugar, if you want it sweeter. I think it’s sweet enough.

Instructions

Combine everything in a small saucepan and cook over low heat while stirring until the milk has been absorbed the the oats and it’s the consistency you want.

Add berries, raisins, chopped nuts, yogurt, or your favourite topping, if you like.