This Turmeric Oatmeal (Golden Milk Oatmeal) is a nourishing breakfast filled with anti-inflammatory-rich ingredients and is ready to eat in less than 10 minutes! (The recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free).

If you love nourishing turmeric recipes, you have to check out our No Bake Turmeric Balls or Golden Maca Latte.

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Turmeric oatmeal is a delicious, healthy option for breakfast. It is filled with anti-inflammatory and nutrient-dense ingredients like ginger, turmeric, and cinnamon. Top your oatmeal with your favorite fruit, nuts, and seeds for a tasty bowl to start your day!

Health Benefits of Turmeric

Its active ingredient is Curcumin, which is high in antioxidants and has massive anti-inflammatory benefits (source) that can potentially:

  • Reduce chronic inflammation and pain in the body
  • Improve heart health
  • Help treat diabetes
  • Improve brain health
  • Improve skin health
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You’ll Love This Golden Turmeric Oatmeal! It’s:

  • Takes 10 minutes to make on the stovetop. Perfect for busy mornings.
  • Gluten-Free, Vegan, Refined-Sugar Free, Low FODMAP.
  • Super Nutritious. Filled with fiber, antioxidants, vitamin C, B, and K.
  • Creamy and delicious! Tastes like a Golden Milk Latte but in oatmeal form!
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Ingredients You’ll Need

  • Rolled Oats: Ensure certified gluten-free to keep this recipe gluten-free. (old-fashioned oats, not quick oats)
  • Non-dairy milk: Use whichever plant-based milk you’d like. You can also use regular milk if you prefer.
  • Canned Coconut Cream: Use the thick part of canned coconut milk or cream.
  • Spices: Ground Turmeric Powder, Ground Cinnamon, Ground Nutmeg, Fresh or Ground Cinnamon, Black Pepper.
  • Natural Sweetener: Agave, Pure Maple Syrup, or Coconut Sugar
  • Pure Vanilla Extract: Brings all the flavors together.
  • Optional toppings: Coconut flakes, goji berries, cinnamon, nuts, blueberries, raspberries, banana, chia seeds, hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds, or whatever toppings you’d like!
ingredients to make golden turmeric oatmeal

How To Make Golden Turmeric Oatmeal

  1. Add all ingredients except for oats in a small saucepan to create the golden milk base: milk, coconut cream, spices, a pinch of black pepper, and natural sweetener. Whisk to combine and bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat to low and add the rolled oats. Cook until oats have absorbed all the liquid, about 5-7 minutes. If you would like it thinner, stir in more milk to reach your desired consistency.
  3. Spoon into two bowls and top as desired.

Recipe Tips And Variations

  • Make Overnight Oats. This turmeric oatmeal is perfect if you’d rather make overnight oats. Simply add all the ingredients to an airtight mason jar. Give the jar a good shake so the ingredients are well combined. Store in the fridge overnight. In the morning, you can enjoy your oats cold, or warm them up in the microwave for 30 to 60 seconds.
  • Don’t Skip The Black Pepper. It may seem like a strange ingredient to add, but black pepper helps your body better absorb the curcumin (the active ingredient in turmeric)
  • Adjust The Spices. You can add more or less turmeric depending on your taste. You can also use fresh ginger instead of ground ginger.

Storage and Rewarming

Store any leftover turmeric oatmeal in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Rewarm on the stovetop in a small saucepan or place in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 30-60 seconds, or until warmed through.

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Common Questions

Can You Add Turmeric To Oatmeal?

Certainly! Turmeric is a great addition to oatmeal, soups, and teas. It provides a beautiful yellow-orange hue and added health benefits!

Are Gluten-free Oats Anti-inflammatory?

Oats are considered anti-inflammatory and are a great source of soluble fiber, vitamins, and minerals that help to promote gut health.

What Time Of Day Is Best To Take Turmeric?

Ingesting turmeric at the start of the day or before bed is considered the best time to help mitigate inflammation from the day’s activities. It is also best absorbed when taken with healthy fats.

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Golden Turmeric Oatmeal

This Turmeric Oatmeal (Golden Milk Oatmeal) is a nourishing breakfast filled with anti-inflammatory-rich ingredients and is ready to eat in less than 10 minutes! (The recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free).
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American, Healthy Options
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 179kcal
Author: Capri Lilly

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Rolled Oats ensure certified gluten-free if necessary
  • 1 1/2 cup Non-Dairy Milk
  • 1/2 cup Coconut Cream
  • 1 tsp Ground Turmeric (add more or less depending on your desired taste)
  • 1 tsp Fresh Grated Ginger or 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp Agave Syrup (or maple syrup, coconut sugar, or honey) plus more to taste
  • 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
  • Pinch of Black Pepper
  • Optional Toppings: Shredded Coconut, Goji Berries, Blueberries, Nuts, Seeds, Nut Butter

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients except for oats in a small saucepan to create the golden milk base: milk, coconut cream, spices, a pinch of black pepper, and natural sweetener. Whisk to combine and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and add the rolled oats. Cook until oats have absorbed all the liquid, about 5-7 minutes. If you would like it thinner, stir in more milk to reach your desired consistency.
  • Spoon into two bowls and add desired toppings.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 30.9g | Protein: 3.8g | Fat: 4.5g | Saturated Fat: 1.3g | Sodium: 119mg | Potassium: 125mg | Fiber: 2.7g | Sugar: 5.1g | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 2mg

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