Description
A warm, comforting bowl of Easy Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal made with tender cooked apples, aromatic spices, and creamy rolled oats. Perfect for a cozy vegan breakfast with natural sweetness from maple syrup and a delightful crunch from chopped nuts.
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 apple and cook for a couple of minutes until they start to soften. Stir in the maple syrup, cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice, and a pinch of salt. Continue cooking for 6-8 minutes until the liquid evaporates and the apples are tender. Remove from heat and mix in lemon juice and vanilla extract.
- Prepare the oatmeal: In a small pot, combine the water and unsweetened almond milk. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add rolled oats, cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice, a big pinch of salt, and a splash of maple syrup. Stir well, reduce heat to low, cover with a tilted lid, and simmer for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are tender and the mixture has thickened.
- Assemble and serve: Spoon the cooked oatmeal into bowls. Top each serving with the warm spiced apples and finish with chopped walnuts or pecans for added texture and flavor. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Fuji or Honeycrisp for best texture after cooking.
- Adjust the maple syrup amount to your preferred sweetness level.
- For creamier oatmeal, substitute almond milk with oat milk or regular milk if not vegan.
- Toast the walnuts or pecans lightly to enhance their flavor.
- To make this gluten-free, ensure rolled oats are certified gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
