Over the past few years, my parents and I unintentionally started a new tradition when I visited for the holidays. A few evenings during my trips, we gathered in the family room after dinner and turned on the TV.
With my dad in his favorite armchair and my mom in her usual place on the leather sofa, often with a golden retriever curled up beside her, I snuggled underneath a blanket in a rocking chair on the other side of the room. My mom picked up the remote and deftly navigated to Netflix.
Moments later, the opening melody of a festive show played through the speakers… A holiday episode of “The Great British Bake Off!”
Mesmerized by the contestants’ skills, as well as their witty banter and charm, we sped through each one and marveled at their creations for every baking challenge. Beautifully iced cookies, intricately decorated cakes, meticulously crafted sugar work, and delicately twisted pastries filled the screen… If only they filled our stomachs too!
Although incredibly impressive and inspiring, reality sank in shortly after seeing the winners celebrated and crowned. I would’ve loved to spend hours making the same festive and elaborate treats, just like those bakers, but with my jam-packed schedule during the bustling holiday season, I lacked the time!
Instead, I often turn to simpler things, like this healthy oatmeal gingerbread loaf. It’s much faster and easier to make than those “Great British Bake Off” creations, but it’s just as festive and flavorful!
Also, unlike most of the dessert-oriented recipes on the TV show, this quick bread is completely healthy enough for breakfast! And gingerbread for breakfast is the perfect way to start any morning during the holiday season… Especially Christmas Day!
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