Description
This Easy Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal recipe offers a warm, comforting breakfast featuring tender cooked apples infused with cinnamon and maple syrup, combined with creamy almond milk oatmeal. It’s a simple vegan dish packed with flavor and perfect for a cozy morning.
Ingredients
Scale
Apples
- 1 apple, diced small
- 1/2 tablespoon vegan butter
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Oatmeal
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
- Big pinch of salt
- Splash of maple syrup
- Chopped walnuts or pecans, for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Apples: To a small pan set over medium heat, add the vegan butter. Once melted, add the diced apples and cook for a couple of minutes until slightly softened.
- Add Flavorings to Apples: Stir in the maple syrup, cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice, and a pinch of salt. Continue cooking the apples for 6 to 8 minutes until the liquid has evaporated and the apples are tender.
- Finish the Apples: Remove the pan from heat and mix in the lemon juice and vanilla extract to brighten the flavor.
- Prepare the Oatmeal Liquid: In a small pot, combine the water and unsweetened almond milk and bring to a boil on medium-high heat.
- Cook the Oatmeal: Add the rolled oats, cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice, a big pinch of salt, and a splash of maple syrup to the boiling liquid. Stir to combine, then reduce the heat to low, cover with a tilted lid, and simmer for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are tender and creamy.
- Assemble and Serve: Transfer the cooked oatmeal to a bowl and top with the warm cooked apples. Garnish with chopped walnuts or pecans if desired, then enjoy your comforting breakfast.
Notes
- Use fresh, firm apples like Gala or Fuji for the best texture.
- Maple syrup can be adjusted to taste or substituted with agave syrup.
- For a creamier oatmeal, substitute some of the water with more almond milk.
- Feel free to add a pinch of nutmeg for extra spice.
- Top with additional nuts or seeds for added crunch and protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
