Spiced Caribbean Oatmeal with Yogurt Swirl

🌴 Spiced Caribbean Oatmeal with Yogurt Swirl

Start your morning with a warm, tropical twist! 🌞 This Spiced Caribbean Oatmeal blends the comforting goodness of oats with aromatic Caribbean spices and a creamy Greek yogurt swirl. High in protein and fiber, this breakfast fuels your day while keeping your heart healthy. ❤️

🥣 A Warm and Wholesome Start

This dish takes classic oatmeal to a new level — the combination of nutmeg, cinnamon, and brown sugar gives it that irresistible Caribbean flavor. A swirl of cool Greek yogurt adds creaminess and extra protein, while chopped pistachios provide the perfect crunch.

Whether you’re meal-prepping for the week or making a quick breakfast before work, this recipe is both nourishing and ready in under 15 minutes.

🧑‍🍳 Why You’ll Love It

• 💪 High in Protein: Thanks to Greek yogurt and milk.
• ❤️ Heart-Healthy: Rich in soluble fiber from oats.
• ⏱️ Quick and Easy: Ready in 15 minutes.
• 🥥 Caribbean-Inspired Flavor: Warming spices with a hint of sweetness.

🔪 Tools You’ll Need

• Medium pot
• Stirring spoon

🧂 Ingredients

Main Ingredients:

• 720 ml (3 cups) 2% milk
• 90 g (1 cup) quick-cooking oats
• 12 g (1 tbsp) brown sugar, unpacked
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• Pinch ground nutmeg
• 30 g (¼ cup) chopped pistachios
• Pinch salt
• 170 g (6 oz) 2% Greek yogurt

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Make the Oatmeal

1. In a medium pot, combine milk, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, pistachios, and salt.
2. Warm over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
3. Bring to a boil and continue stirring until the oats are cooked — about 2 minutes.

Finish and Serve

1. Remove from heat and swirl in the Greek yogurt.
2. Divide into bowls and serve warm.

💡 Tips

• 🥄 Stir constantly to prevent sticking.
• 🧈 Use full-fat yogurt for extra creaminess.
• 🌰 Swap pistachios for almonds or walnuts for variety.

🧘‍♀️ Nutrition (Per Serving)

| Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Fiber | Sugar | Sodium | Cholesterol | | -------- | ------- | ---- | ----- | ----- | ----- | ------ | ----------- | | 292 kcal | 17 g | 12 g | 31 g | 4 g | 9 g | 90 mg | 15 mg |