Christmas Oats
Oatmeal is a classic breakfast all year round, but if you’re looking to add some holiday cheer, these oats exude seasonal joy.
Ingredients
Gingerbread Oatmeal
- ½ cup oats
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk, or milk of choice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger
- Pinch nutmeg
Berry Reindeer
- 2 strawberries
- 2 blueberries
- 3 pretzel sticks, broken in half
Kiwi Christmas Tree
- 6 slices peeled kiwi
- 2 pretzel sticks, broken in half
Tree decorations:
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
- Pomegranate seeds
- Shredded coconut
Instructions
Gingerbread Oatmeal
- Combine all ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook in microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until oatmeal is thick.
Berry Reindeer
- Slice the stem off both strawberries. Place one strawberry in the center of your bowl of oatmeal and add two blueberry “eyes” directly above it. Slice the other strawberry in half and lay the halves (“ears”) on the sides of your oatmeal. Arrange the pretzels in the shape of two antlers by creating a “V” shape with two halves, and one in the middle.
Kiwi Christmas Tree
- Align your pretzel sticks (tree trunk) at the base of your bowl of oatmeal. Place 3 kiwi slices right above the pretzels, then 2 above that, and 1 slice on top in the shape of a Christmas tree. Add a few berries and/or pomegranate seed ornaments to your tree and sprinkle a little shredded coconut “snow.”
Notes
• If you're dairy-free or vegan, check the ingredient list carefully for any hidden milk products and opt for plant-based milk.
• If you’re following a gluten-free diet, be sure to carefully read the packaging for each ingredient, especially the oats and pretzles. While some of these foods are inherently gluten-free, gluten can sometimes be added during processing for a variety of reasons, including for flavor and consistency.
Nutrition Information per serving
Calories: 230Carbohydrates: 42gProtein: 6gTotal Fat: 4.5g— Unsaturated Fat: 4g— Saturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 95mgFiber: 5gTotal Sugar: 13g— Natural Sugar: 1g— Added Sugar: 12gCalcium: 295mg
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.