Description
Start your day with a warm bowl of Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal, blending tender apples, fragrant cinnamon, and plant-based milk into a creamy, nutritious breakfast that is quick to prepare and perfect for any morning.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup chopped fresh apples
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (natural)
- 2 cups plant-based milk
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (natural)
Sweeteners and Add-ins
- 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup (natural), to taste
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the apples: Peel and chop fresh apples into small pieces to ensure they soften nicely as the oatmeal cooks, releasing their sweet juices and infusing the dish with mild tartness and natural flavor.
- Combine ingredients: In a medium saucepan, mix rolled oats, chopped apples, cinnamon (natural), plant-based milk, a pinch of salt, and a splash of vanilla extract (natural). Stir gently to distribute all ingredients evenly.
- Cook the oatmeal: Place the saucepan on medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until the oats are tender and the mixture thickens to your desired consistency.
- Sweeten and add texture: Remove from heat and stir in maple syrup (natural) and chia seeds for a lovely texture. Let the oatmeal rest for a couple of minutes so the chia seeds soften and the flavors meld together.
- Serve warm: Ladle the oatmeal into bowls, ready to be topped with your favorite garnishes or enjoyed exactly as it is comfort in every spoonful.
Notes
- Choose fresh, crisp apples for the best texture and sweetness.
- Use rolled oats for a creamier texture; quick oats cook faster but may become mushy.
- Stir often during cooking to prevent sticking and maintain an even texture.
- Adjust sweetness last by adding maple syrup little by little to suit your taste.
- Allow oatmeal to cool slightly before eating to improve thickness and meld flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: apple cinnamon oatmeal, plant-based breakfast, gluten-free oatmeal, healthy oatmeal, vegan breakfast, cozy breakfast
