Gingerbread PB2

You have no idea how long I’ve wanted to post this. But Gingerbread is so distinctly “Christmas” that I forced myself to wait until December to share it. IT’S DECEMBER so here we go.

What you’ll need: 

• 2 tbsp plain PB2*
• 2 tbsp water*
• 1/8 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/8 tsp mild molasses (Blackstrap not recommended)
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• heavy pinch of ginger
• TINIEST pinch of cloves
• optional: sweetener, to taste (I didn’t need it)

How to make it: 

1. In a small bowl, add water a little at a time to the PB2. Don’t add the water all at once; that way you’ll be able to choose the consistency you want. I find stirring with a FORK the most effective method.
2. Stir vanilla extract, molasses, and spices into PB2.
3. If adding optional sweetener, stir in now.
4. Add to the top of your oatmeal of choice and enjoy!

Just an FYI:

*I sometimes use 3 tbsp of PB2 because 2 tbsp doesn’t feel like a lot. If you do this, increase the water to 3 tbsp as well.

You could increase the sophistication by stirring in crystalized ginger, if that’s something you like.

While my Gingerbread Oatmeal is aggressively spiced, I went for a more mild flavor in this one. That makes this PB2 more versatile so it can be used on a variety of porridge flavors. I put mine atop a simple banana and cinnamon oatmeal.