This post is sponsored by iHerb but all opinions and recipe are mine alone.
Anyone else currently running around like a chicken with their head cut off or is it just me? When life gets busy I like to take help wherever I can get it and that includes ordering lots of my household staples online and having them delivered right to my door. I started using iHerb 7 or 8 years ago when some of my favorite natural brands were hard to find locally – they’re a global leader in bringing the best value for over 30,000 brand name natural products at great prices and with free or discounted costs that can’t be beat. Today I can find most of these brands locally but I continue to shop from iHerb for the convenience! No need to run around to 3 or 4 separate specialty stores to get all the products I’m looking for plus they’re always offering great sales and discounts so I like to stock up whenever I can! This week I stocked the pantry with some of my favorite breakfast staples – spices, oatmeal, dried fruit, and nuts. I used them to create a hearty bowl of Golden Milk Oatmeal for 7 WW SmartPoints on both the Blue and Green WW plans.
Have you ever had golden milk? It’s a turmeric based drink that’s usually served warm and blended with other spices such as cinnamon and ginger. It’s reminiscent of a spiced latte and it’s touted for being full of antioxidants that boost immunity and fight inflammation. It’s deeeelicious and I thought the warm spices would be perfect combined with a bowl of cozy oatmeal.
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The whole bowl of oats comes together in less than 10 minutes, including cook time. To start we need to gather our spices – I used Simply Organic turmeric, cinnamon, ground ginger, cardamom (optional), and vanilla extract plus a pinch of salt and pepper. I chose to sweeten my oatmeal with a packet of Wholesome Sweeteners organic stevia but you can use honey, maple syrup, or omit the sweetener entirely if you’d like. In a small pot we combine our spices and sweetener with 1/2 cup Nature’s Path organic old fashioned rolled oats and 1 cup of water and cook over medium heat until the oatmeal comes to a boil. Cook for 3-5 minutes until the oatmeal is thick and creamy.
Look at that golden color! Next is the fun part – choosing our toppings! I’m going for all of my favorite flavors and textures – crunchy, nutty, chewy, and sweet. I sprinkled on some Eden Foods organic dried cranberries which I love because they are sweetened with apple juice instead of sugar. They add a perfect chewy and sweet texture and a beautiful pop of color to the oats! I also added some Now Foods raw walnuts and a sprinkle of Edward & Sons organic unsweetened toasted coconut flakes. Love that the coconut is already perfectly toasted for me! I finished the bowl with a splash of unsweetened almond milk for a little extra creaminess. Time to dig in!
I love that my pantry has all the ingredients to make this delicious bowl of oatmeal all winter long! It’s a super quick and healthy breakfast for busy weekday mornings. You’ll love the warm spice blend paired with sweet cranberries and nutty coconut and crunchy walnuts. My Golden Milk Oatmeal makes 1 filling serving at 7 WW SmartPoints on both the Blue and Green WW plans (see recipe notes for point info) – enjoy!
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- ½ c uncooked Nature's Path Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
- 1 c water
- ½ tsp Simply Organic Turmeric
- ¼ tsp Simply Organic Cinnamon
- ¼ tsp Simply Organic Ginger
- ⅛ tsp Simply Organic Cardamom, optional
- ⅛ tsp Simply Organic Vanilla Extract
- pinch of salt
- pinch of pepper
- 1 packet Wholesome Sweeteners Organic Stevia, or sweetener of choice, optional*
- 2 tbsp unsweetened almond milk, optional
- 8 g Eden Foods Organic Dried Cranberries
- 7 g Now Foods Raw Walnuts, rough chopped
- 4 g Edward & Sons Organic Toasted Coconut Flakes
- In a small pan combine oats, water, stevia, turmeric, cinnamon, vanilla, ginger, cardamom, salt and pepper. Stir well and bring to a bowl over medium heat.
- Reduce heat and cook for 3-5 minutes until the oats are creamy and tender and the water has fully absorbed.
- Transfer oatmeal to a bowl and top with the cranberries, walnuts, and coconut. Drizzle with unsweetened almond milk. Enjoy!
Points Breakdown: Golden Milk Oats (4), almond milk (0), cranberries (1), walnuts (1), coconut (1) = 7 points total.
*If you use a different sweetener adjust points as necessary.
For multiple servings simply multiply the recipe by the desired number of servings.
Nutritional information is calculated with MyFitnessPal and may vary based on brands used. Smart Points information is calculated with the Weight Watchers app and may also vary based on brands used.
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