Description
This Easy Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal recipe combines tender, maple-sweetened apples with warm cinnamon-spiced oats for a comforting and nutritious breakfast. It’s vegan, simple to prepare, and perfect for cozy mornings.
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: Heat a small pan over medium heat and add the vegan butter. Once melted, add the diced apples and cook for a couple of minutes. Stir in the maple syrup, cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice, and a pinch of salt. Continue cooking the apples for 6-8 minutes until the liquid evaporates and the apples soften. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice and vanilla extract.
- Prepare the Oatmeal: In a small pot, combine the water and almond milk and bring to a boil. Add the rolled oats, cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice, a big pinch of salt, and a splash of maple syrup. Stir to combine, reduce the heat to low, cover with a tilted lid, and simmer for about 8 minutes until the oats are tender and creamy.
- Assemble the Dish: Transfer the cooked oatmeal to a serving bowl. Top it with the warm cooked apples and sprinkle with chopped walnuts or pecans. Add any additional toppings of your choice and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute the almond milk with any other plant-based milk or dairy milk if preferred.
- Adjust the maple syrup quantity to your taste for desired sweetness.
- For extra texture and flavor, toast the chopped nuts before adding them as a topping.
- If you prefer a thicker oatmeal, cook it a little longer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Apple variety can be swapped based on preference; firmer apples like Granny Smith hold shape better, while softer apples like Fuji break down more.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
