Winter Spice Oatmeal Raisin (Print Version)
Hearty oatmeal with winter spices, toasted almonds, and raisins, perfect for cold mornings.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Grains
01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
→ Dairy or alternative
02 - 2 ½ cups milk (dairy or unsweetened almond milk)
→ Nuts
03 - ½ cup sliced almonds
→ Dried Fruit
04 - ½ cup raisins
→ Sweeteners
05 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
→ Spices
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
08 - ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
09 - ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
10 - Pinch of salt
→ Toppings (optional)
11 - Additional toasted almonds
12 - Extra maple syrup
13 - Sliced banana or apple
# Step-by-step Instructions:
01 - Toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes until golden and aromatic. Set aside.
02 - In a medium saucepan, mix oats, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt. Heat over medium until gently simmering, stirring occasionally.
03 - Lower heat to low and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the oats are tender and creamy.
04 - Stir in raisins, toasted almonds (reserve some for topping if preferred), and maple syrup. Warm through for 1 to 2 minutes.
05 - Ladle into bowls and garnish with reserved almonds and any desired additional toppings. Serve hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It fills your kitchen with the most comforting spiced aroma that makes you feel like you're doing something special just for yourself
- The combination of warm spices and toasted almonds turns ordinary oatmeal into something that tastes like dessert for breakfast
- It's hearty enough to keep you satisfied through a busy morning, but still feels indulgent and cozy
02 -
- Toast your almonds before everything else—this is the one step that transforms this from good to unforgettable. I used to add them raw and wondered why it never tasted as good as I imagined.
- Don't skip the salt, even though it's just a pinch. I learned this the hard way when I made a batch without it and wondered why all those beautiful spices fell flat. Salt doesn't make it taste salty; it makes it taste like itself, louder and clearer.
03 -
- If you're meal prepping, you can store the cooked oatmeal in the refrigerator for up to three days and reheat it gently with a splash of milk to loosen it back up—it actually tastes even better the next day once all those spices have had time to develop.
- The true secret to making people feel cared for with breakfast is toasting your own nuts and taking the time to layer your spices. It costs almost nothing more, but it transforms the entire experience into something that feels intentional rather than rushed.