Spiced Oatmeal
The inspiration
3 qt. 2 ½ cups Silk Soymilk
3 qt. ½ cup Water
2/3 cup 1 Tbs. 1 tsp. Margarine, trans fat-free
½ cup 2 Tbs. Agave Nectar
1 Tbs. 1 tsp. Vanilla extract
1 tsp. Ground Cinnamon
1 tsp. Ground Nutmeg
2 tsp. Salt
1 gal. 1 qt. 3 ½ cups Oats, rolled, dry
Accouterments (options to consider)
- Shredded coconut, as needed (½ oz. per serving)
- Blueberries, cleaned, as needed (1/4 cup per serving)
- Blackberries, cleaned, as needed (1/4 cup per serving)
- Raspberries, cleaned, as needed (1/4 cup per serving)
- Bananas, sliced, as needed (1/4 cup per serving)
- Mango, sliced, as needed (1/4 cup per serving)
- Pineapple, sliced, as needed (1/4 cup per serving)
The Technique
1. For the Oatmeal: Bring soymilk and water to a boil
2. Add margarine, agave, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt, stirring constantly. Add oats. Reduce heat to medium. Stir constantly for 5-8 minutes until oatmeal slightly thickens
3. Reduce heat to low to prevent burning
4. Pour 1 gal (about 9 lb 8 oz) oatmeal into a steam table pan (12” x 20” x 2 ½”). For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
5. Hold for hot service at 135 °F or higher
6. Portion with 6 fl oz spoodle (3/4 cup), and top with up to 1 cup of fruit
Makes
50 Servings