Best 2 Spiced Irish Oatmeal Diabetic Friendly Recipes

If you're looking for a delicious and healthy way to start your day, look no further than spiced Irish oatmeal. This traditional Irish breakfast dish is made with rolled oats, milk, and water, and is typically flavored with butter, salt, and sugar. However, if you're watching your sugar intake, you can easily make a diabetic-friendly version of this dish by using unsweetened almond milk, skipping the sugar, and adding a variety of spices instead. Here's a recipe for a flavorful and satisfying diabetic-friendly spiced Irish oatmeal.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPICED IRISH OATMEAL WITH CREAM AND CRUNCHY SUGAR

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A shower of heavy cream and plenty of caramelized Demerara sugar may make these Irish oats seem more like dessert than something you'd serve first thing in the morning, but that's all the more reason to bake them up for a special occasion breakfast or brunch. Cardamom and cinnamon give them an especially earthy, perfumed aroma, and toasting the oats in butter before baking them lends nuttiness and depth. They're also extremely easy, and you can assemble the dish the night before, then bake them in the morning. Just add about 10 minutes to the baking time if you're starting them cold from the fridge.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories breakfast, brunch, grains and rice, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the pan
2 cups steel-cut oats
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 1/2 cups boiling water
1/2 cup heavy cream, plus more for serving
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup Demerara sugar, plus more for serving
Flaky sea salt, for serving

Steps:

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 2-quart shallow gratin or baking dish.
Cut 2 tablespoons butter into small cubes, and put them in the refrigerator until needed.
In a large skillet, melt remaining 4 tablespoons butter. Add the oats and sauté until they smell nutty and toasted, 2 to 4 minutes. Stir in the cardamom and cinnamon, and sauté for another minute, until fragrant. Scrape oats into the buttered baking pan and stir in the boiling water, cream and salt.
Bake oats for 40 minutes, then give them a stir. Sprinkle sugar all over the oats, and scatter reserved cubed butter on top. Continue to bake for 15 to 20 minutes longer, until the top is glazed and bubbling.
Sprinkle oatmeal with flaky sea salt, if you like. Serve oats with more cream and sugar on the side.

SPICED IRISH OATMEAL (DIABETIC FRIENDLY)

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I enjoy oatmeal for brekkie on cooler days. I also love to add spice to pretty much everything. This hits the spot. Makes 6 diabetic legal servings of 1/2 a cup each.

Provided by Annacia

Categories Breakfast

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 cups water
1 cup steel cut oats
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar or 1 tablespoon brown sugar substitute, equivalent to 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar*
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1 dash ground cloves or 1 dash ground nutmeg
3 cups nonfat milk (optional)

Steps:

In a 2-quart saucepan, combine the water, steel-cut oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, allspice, and cloves or nutmeg.
Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
Simmer, uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes or until desired doneness and consistency, stirring occasionally.
Serve with milk on the side.
Makes 3 cups (six 1/2-cup servings).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110.3, Fat 1.8, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 53.2, Carbohydrate 19.6, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 2.2, Protein 4.4

Tips for Making Spiced Irish Oatmeal

Use rolled oats. Rolled oats are the best type of oats to use for Irish oatmeal because they have a chewy texture and cook quickly.
Use water or milk. You can use either water or milk to make Irish oatmeal. If you use milk, the oatmeal will be creamier and richer.
Add spices. The traditional spices used in Irish oatmeal are cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. You can also add other spices, such as cardamom, cloves, or allspice.
Sweeten to taste. Irish oatmeal is traditionally sweetened with sugar, but you can also use honey, maple syrup, or another natural sweetener.
Top with your favorite toppings. Irish oatmeal is often served with butter, milk, and brown sugar. You can also top it with fruit, nuts, or seeds.

Conclusion

Spiced Irish oatmeal is a delicious and healthy breakfast option. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like it sweet or savory, there is an Irish oatmeal recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a warm and comforting breakfast, give spiced Irish oatmeal a try.