Add Ghee To Oatmeal For An Elevated, Buttery Flavor

It's no secret that butter can enhance the flavors and textures of countless dishes. However, there's a close cousin of it that serves as an excellent replacement. Ghee — a variation of clarified butter — is a delicious alternative to its popular relative.

To make ghee, butter is heated at a low temperature so that the milk solids can be extracted. Since ghee contains minimal amounts of milk sugars and proteins, per WebMD, this ingredient is an optimal choice for those who are sensitive to lactose or the casein dairy protein. The fatty food is also packed with Omega-3s and is rich in vitamins A, D, and K. Studies suggest that there are numerous health benefits to ghee, such as decreasing inflammation and strengthening heart health. Indeed, to some, ghee is more than just food; Ayurveda, a holistic health-practice based in India, utilizes ghee for its purported medicinal advantages. 

Ghee is a versatile ingredient, and it can be added to rice and curries for a nourishing meal. Additionally, it can be used in desserts, as its mild taste complements sweetness. If you're a breakfast lover, there are also many ways you can incorporate ghee into a steaming pot of oatmeal. With its buttery texture and vibrant flavor, ghee will bring your bowl of cooked cereal to the next level.

Ghee-and-oatmeal is a winning combination, as the dynamic pairing creates a creamy, batter-like substance. If you prefer to keep your cereal simple, Ancient Organics' recipe for oatmeal and ghee may appeal to you. This iteration involves boiling rolled and steel-cut oats at a medium-high temperature. Then, place on simmer and cover the pot so that the oats form a gooey texture. Giving it a stir every now and then, keep your eye on the mixture so that it doesn't overflow. Once it forms a thickness of your liking, take it off the stove. Finally, mix in as little or as much ghee as you wish. You can spice up the oatmeal with various ingredients; the recipe suggests incorporating raisins, bananas, maple syrup, cinnamon, and more.

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Ghee has also garnered popularity on TikTok, with foodies using it to dress up their oatmeal. In one video, a user demonstrates a quick and easy way to integrate it with stovetop oats. The recipe uses equal parts rolled oats, water, and milk. Then, the content creator adds some cinnamon, lets it simmer, and stirs. Lastly, they drop in a bit of ghee for a buttery kick then build their ideal bowl with some favorite toppings.

If you're looking to give your oatmeal a nutty twist, try making Bon Appétit's overnight oats with cashews, seeds, and turmeric. Chopped cashews, as well as pumpkin, sunflower, poppy, and fennel seeds, are included in this hearty dish. The cayenne pepper and turmeric boost its savoriness while giving the cereal a pinch of spice. After warming up the ghee over medium heat, toss in the cayenne, nuts, seeds, and turmeric until the cashews become toasty and the seeds begin to pop. Then, add the concoction to your overnight oats, pouring Greek yogurt into the middle. Top it off with nutritional yeast and extra ghee to your liking.

Of course, you can substitute ghee for butter when cooking oatmeal. Daily Meal's savory oatmeal recipe includes chicken bone broth, sausage links, kale, eggs, radishes, and parmesan cheese for a meat-fueled meal that can be eaten at any time of the day. After simmering the broth mixture, throw in steel-cut oats for about 15 to 20 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the sausages, steam the kale, and fry the eggs in ghee. Then, add those ingredients, as well as the radishes and cheese, into the oatmeal. Whether you're mixing in this form of butter directly with oats or using it to cook up other foods for your cereal, ghee is a tasty and nutritious way to bolster your oatmeal!