10-Minute Molasses Oatmeal

Dec 20, 2017 (Last updated Nov 11, 2026) by Hannah Sunderani

This easy Molasses Oatmeal is a cozy and comforting way to start your morning; it comes together on the stove-top in just 10 minutes, and is loaded with warming flavours like maple, cinnamon, almond butter and molasses. Toppings can vary depending on the season, but I love it topped with sweet grated apple, chopped dates and toasted pecans. It’s warm, gently spiced, and tastes like the Holidays in a bowl.

This is the kind of breakfast I can count on during busy mornings. So, let me tell you exactly how to make this recipe so that you can enjoy it pronto!

Ingredient Notes:

This recipe is made with simple wholefood ingredients that you likely already have in your pantry. Here’s what you’ll need:

• Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats: Old-fashioned rolled oats are the base of this recipe! They cook up hearty and pleasantly chewy. Quick oats will also work, but the texture will be softer and it will cook faster, so keep an eye on it on the stove-top if you make it with this substitute. If you’re gluten-free, be sure to look for certified gluten-free oats.
• Almond Butter: Swirled in at the end, it makes the oatmeal rich and extra creamy, and I personally love this flavour paired with molasses. I also love that the almond butter helps this breakfast stick with you until lunch. I recipe tested this with peanut butter. I preferred the almond butter, but that’s just personal preference.
• Blackstrap Molasses: The star of the show! Be sure to grab blackstrap molasses rather than fancy or cooking molasses. It’s darker, less sweet, and it’s the one that’s known for its iron. It adds the most beautiful deep, warm, and almost burnt-caramel flavour. You only need a couple of teaspoons because the flavour is strong.
• Maple Syrup: I like adding maple syrup to this oatmeal because blackstrap molasses has a slightly bitter edge, and the maple syrup balances it out to make it more kid-friendly. I’ve used just one tablespoon – you can adjust to taste depending on how sweet you and your kids like it.

How to make this molasses oatmeal:

Making this oatmeal couldn’t be easier! I promise it comes together effortlessly and you don’t need to be a master chef. You could even do it with your kids by assembling everything together in the saucepan before adding it to the heat. It’s a great way to get them involved in the kitchen, and I’ve noticed it makes a big difference when you’re introducing new foods, like molasses for example.

Here’s exactly what you’ll do:

1. Add the oats, almond milk, cinnamon and a pinch of sea salt to a saucepan.
2. Bring to a low simmer and cook, stirring often, until thick and pleasantly chewy, about 10 mins.
3. Remove from the heat and swirl in the blackstrap molasses, almond butter and maple syrup.
4. Divide into bowls and top with grated apple, chopped dates and toasted pecans. Serve and enjoy!

So there we have it, an easy and cozy molasses oatmeal that’s warm, spiced and ready in 10 minutes. It’s become a regular in our breakfast rotation, and I hope it becomes one in yours too!

If you do make this recipe please let me know in the comments below what you think! I truly love hearing from you, and I’m always here to answer any questions you might have. And of course, tag me on Instagram with your pictures using the hashtag #twospoons. Nothing makes me happier than to see your recreations.

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