Take a sweet sip of eggnog without the sugar crash by making this recipe for morning eggnog oatmeal from Elle Penner. Old-fashioned oats are simmered in creamy milk and eggnog then topped with spicy cinnamon and fruits and nuts of your choice. Double, triple or quadruple the recipe to serve as a merry holiday breakfast for family and friends.
Make Your Breakfast Festive with Morning Eggnog Oatmeal
Make Your Breakfast Festive with Morning Eggnog Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup uncooked old-fashioned oats (certified gluten-free if necessary)
- 2/3 cup reduced fat milk
- 1/3 cup light eggnog (such as 40% reduced fat)
Optional toppings
- Cinnamon
- Raisins
- Sliced banana
- Chopped nuts
Directions
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine oats, milk and eggnog. Cover and slowly bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally until until oats are desired consistency, approximately 10-12 minutes for the creamier version pictured. Should the liquid begin to bubble up, simply crack the lid just a little bit.
Top with a dash of cinnamon, raisins, sliced bananas an/or chopped nuts of choice (optional).
Nutrition Information
Serves: 1Â |Â Â Serving Size: approximately 1 cup
Per serving:Â Calories: 325; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 40mg; Sodium: 123mg; Carbohydrate: 51g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 24g; Protein: 14g
Nutrition Bonus:Â Potassium: 244mg; Iron: 10%; Vitamin A: 11%; Vitamin C: 1%; Calcium: 32%Â
