Perfect as a nourishing vegan breakfast, this turmeric oatmeal is warming, lightly spiced and so healthy. Refined sugar free. Can be vegan and gluten free.
Is there anything better than a bowl of oatmeal or porridge on cold winter days? It might just be my favourite vegan breakfast, and I LOVE breakfast.
I've recently started making it with turmeric, ginger and cinnamon and it's the most comforting, spiced bowl of goodness that I've had in a long time!
Plus, turmeric oatmeal is a really simple recipe, so ideal when you only have a few minutes to spend making a healthy breakfast.
Top this oat bowl with berries, fruit compote, yogurt and hemp seeds for an energy-boosting start to the day.
Why you'll love these turmeric oats
Quick breakfast - Takes just 10 minutes to make!
Warming & filling - Great for the colder time of year. Make this breakfast even more filling by adding a scoop of your favourite protein powder.
Easy way to enjoy turmeric's numerous health benefits - Not everyone loves the flavor of turmeric, but coupled with cinnamon and ginger it's a great way to enjoy turmeric's anti-inflammatory properties!
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Ingredients
Oats - Use quick or slow cook rolled oats, whichever you prefer. If you're coeliac, use gluten free oats!
Milk - I like to use soy milk for extra protein but all kinds work really well, whether non-dairy milk or regular.
Turmeric, cinnamon & ginger - The most warm spices! Cinnamon and ginger make this golden oatmeal extra warming on a cold day. I use powdered versions of all spices, but you could definitely use fresh ginger and turmeric if preferred.
Black pepper - I use a pinch of black pepper to help with turmeric absorption.
How to make golden turmeric oatmeal
1. Add all ingredients except sweetener to a small saucepan and gently bring mixture to a boil on medium heat.
2. Reduce heat until just simmering, and continue to cook for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently until mixture has thickened.
3. Add your favourite sweetener to taste, and pour oatmeal into a bowl.
4. Add your favorite toppings (I like berries or fresh fruit, nut butter, pumpkin and chia seeds) and enjoy!
Expert tips
Soak oats overnight - One thing I love to do to make my oatmeal extra creamy. I simply cover oats in water, then rinse them in a sieve the next morning before cooking. Not only does this improve the texture, but it also helps me digest oats way better. I highly recommend trying it if oats give you digestive issues!
Add protein! I love to add a scoop of protein powder to this turmeric oatmeal recipe to make it extra filling. Try it - I promise it will keep you fuller for longer!
Make a big batch - Make several portions of these golden oats and store the leftovers in the fridge to enjoy over the week. Great for meal prepping!
Storage
Store any uneaten golden milk oats in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days. To reheat, simply microwave or place in a saucepan on the stove until hot.
FAQs
Of course! Just be aware that using steel cut oats may mean the oatmeal takes a little longer to cook, as they're a bit more solid than regular rolled oats. You might also find that soaking steel cut oats is helpful (see my note on soaking above).
Yes, but it's not that strong. I find using just ¼ teaspoon of turmeric gives the oatmeal a nice warming flavour, but not so much that it's overpowering. Feel free to use less though if that's still too much for you.
Black pepper is known to help with the body's ability to absorb turmeric and enjoy its anti-inflammatory benefits, that's why I've added a pinch to this recipe!
More of my fave breakfast recipes
Golden Turmeric Oatmeal
Ingredients
- ½ cup rolled oats (gluten free if needed)
- 1¼ cups your favourite plant milk (I like almond, soy, oat or coconut milk)
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon powdered ginger
- Pinch black pepper
- Maple syrup, date paste or brown sugar to taste
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except sweetener to a pan and gently bring mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat until just simmering, and continue to cook for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently until mixture has thickened.
- Add your favourite sweetener to taste, and pour oatmeal into a bowl.
- Add your favourite toppings (I like berries, mango and seeds) and enjoy!
Notes
Nutritional information per serving
If you’ve tried these turmeric oats, please leave a comment or tip for others below. I'd love to know how you’ve made it your own!
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Brooke
Delicious!
Elizabeth
Thanks so much Brooke! Glad you liked. 🙂
Kathy
Hello from Australia
I put turmeric in my oats this morning with sultanas, cinnamon and apple .. then I found your recipe so will try addition of ginger
Thanks
Elizabeth
Hi Kathy! I hope you like the ginger - I find it goes really well with turmeric and makes everything more warming. Sultanas, cinnamon and apple sound perfect too. 🙂
Kate McCammon
I just made this and it was literally the most perfect, cozy, and soothing start to my morning! I think this is going to be a winter go-to for me!
Elizabeth
That makes me so happy to har Kate! So glad you loved it - it's a warming one that's for sure.