Description
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal is a comforting and nutritious breakfast that blends naturally sweet fresh apples, warm cinnamon, and creamy rolled oats cooked with plant-based milk and natural gelling agents. This easy-to-make oatmeal offers lasting energy with heart-healthy fiber and plant-based nutrients, customizable with nuts, seeds, and sweeteners for a perfect start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Oatmeal Base
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups plant-based milk (almond, oat, or preferred)
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Fruits and Spices
- 1 large fresh apple (Fuji, Gala, or Honeycrisp), cored and diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (natural)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
Sweeteners
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (natural), optional
Toppings and Extras
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts), optional
- Toast seeds like pumpkin or sunflower seeds, optional
- Natural plant-based butter or oil, for sautéing apples (optional)
- Pinch of nutmeg or ground ginger (optional, for spiced variation)
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Core and dice the fresh apples into small cubes to ensure even cooking. Lightly sauté the apples in a pan with a touch of plant-based butter and ground cinnamon (natural) to enhance their sweetness and softness, then set aside.
- Cook the Oats: In a medium saucepan, combine the rolled oats, plant-based milk, and natural gelling agent. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent clumps and to achieve a creamy texture.
- Add Spices and Sweetener: When the oats are almost cooked, stir in the ground cinnamon (natural), vanilla extract (natural), and maple syrup (natural) or your preferred natural sweetener. Mix well to incorporate the flavors fully.
- Combine and Finish: Fold the sautéed apples gently into the oatmeal and warm through for another minute. Remove from heat and top with chopped nuts or toasted seeds for crunch and added nutrition.
Notes
- Use old-fashioned rolled oats for the best creamy texture without becoming mushy.
- Keep apples slightly firm by not overcooking to maintain texture and freshness.
- Toast nuts before adding to bring out flavor and crunch.
- Adjust the amount of plant-based milk to achieve your preferred oatmeal consistency, from thick to porridge-like.
- Soak oats overnight in plant-based milk to reduce cooking time in the morning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: apple cinnamon oatmeal, plant-based breakfast, vegan oatmeal, gluten free oats, easy oatmeal recipe
