Cozy and warming, this turmeric oatmeal is full of flavor and such a fun breakfast for a cold morning! Easy to make, it comes together in just 15 minutes and includes delicious spices.
Do check out my honey oatmeal recipe for another easy breakfast idea!
Oatmeal is always such a go-to breakfast for those chilly weekday mornings for my family, and these turmeric oats are a fun change from traditional fruit options. Much like my apple pie porridge, pear and ginger porridge, coconut milk porridge and mixed berry porridge, this oatmeal is quick and easy to make and so tasty!
Love turmeric recipes? I think you will love my warm spiced milk and golden milk chia pudding for breakfast too!
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⭐ Why this recipe is so good
Delicious spices. We use warming spices to make this turmeric oatmeal perfect for a cold winter morning.
So filling and hearty. A bowl of these golden milk oats will keep you happy until lunchtime I think!
Quick and easy. Made with pantry staples, this oatmeal comes together so easily on the stovetop.
🥣 Ingredients
All the ingredients and their quantities are set out in the recipe card below.
Some notes on a few of them:
- Oats - I suggest using old fashioned rolled oats rather than quick-cook oats for this recipe. Use certified gluten free oats if you have that dietary requirement.
- Turmeric - you want to use ground turmeric, and be a little careful as it can easily stain a white shirt!
- Non-dairy milk - I like to use coconut milk for this recipe, and the type from a carton not a can, but any milk will be good!
- Black pepper - this is optional, but helps increase the absorption of the curcumin in turmeric.
📖 Swaps and variations
Swap non-dairy milk for water. If you prefer, oatmeal can be made with water or with half water and half milk.
Add a pinch of cinnamon. If it works for you, this will add even more warming spice to your oatmeal!
🔪 Step by step instructions
Making this turmeric oatmeal is very simple, and has just a few easy steps:
Step 1
Combine the oatmeal ingredients. Add the oats, spices, chia seeds and non-dairy milk to your saucepan (image 1).
Step 2
Keep stirring! Bring the oatmeal up to a low simmer, then reduce the heat and stir often to help it become thick and creamy (image 2). It takes just 6-10 minutes.
Spoon into your bowls and drizzle with maple syrup. Add any other toppings you would like. Make sure to serve immediately!
💭 Recipe tips and notes
- Use rolled oats rather than quick-cook oats for a more substantial oatmeal.
- Adjust the amount of spice. This recipe has a warming spice feel without being overpowering. Add more or less to taste!
- Keep stirring! Oatmeal should be thick and creamy, which is helped by frequent stirring.
📋 Frequently asked questions
Turmeric is earthy with a mild hint of spice. It works really well with the ground ginger in this recipe.
You can use steel cut oats, but they will need a longer cook time as they are much more dense than rolled oats.
Turmeric has long been associated with having anti-inflammatory properties, although there is debate over its bioavailability through food. This Healthline article on the proven health benefits of turmeric is a good read!
Black pepper is often included with turmeric in recipes as it helps the absorption of curcumin. But equally, if you prefer not to, then simply enjoy the oatmeal without!
🍯 Suggested oatmeal toppings
There are so many toppings that you can add to this turmeric oatmeal to make it more fun and tasty!
- Fruit such as berries, pear or apple slices.
- Desiccated coconut or flakes.
- Seeds such as pumpkin seeds or extra chia seeds.
- Even more maple syrup!
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📖 Recipe
Turmeric Oatmeal
Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 cup non-dairy milk
- ½ teaspoon chia seeds
- ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- pinch black pepper *optional
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup *more to preference
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients with the exception of the maple syrup to a saucepan.
- Heat until you have a light simmer, then reduce the heat. Stir often for 6-10 minutes to achieve a creamy taste and texture.
- Spoon into your bowl and drizzle with maple syrup. Add any other toppings you would like. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use rolled oats rather than quick-cook oats for a more substantial oatmeal.
- Adjust the amount of spice. This recipe has a warming spice feel without being overpowering. Add more or less to taste!
- Keep stirring! Oatmeal should be thick and creamy, which is helped by frequent stirring.
- If you like your spice, then you can add a pinch of cinnamon too if it works for you.
- Please note that nutritional information is offered as a courtesy. It is auto-generated and should be understood to be an estimate.
- non-dairy milk has variable scores.
- ginger, which scores 1.
- black pepper, which scores 2.
Nela says
Is cows milk high in histamine? I read that it was not, but the recipe calls for non-dairy milk. Is there a specific reason for this, or can I use cows milk?
Claire says
You can use whichever type of milk works best for you for this recipe. If you have doubts over whether you tolerate different types, then it's best to work with a dietician.
Hilary says
I really appreciate your taste for these flavors. This breakfast isn't sweet but is flavorful, and the flavors balance really well with that hint kf maple syrup. Definitely adding this one into my breakfast rotation. Thanks!
Claire says
So glad you like it Hilary! It's so easy to cook up some oatmeal in the morning isn't it.