Description
A comforting and easy-to-make vegan apple cinnamon oatmeal that features tender cooked apples with warm spices served atop creamy rolled oats simmered in almond milk and water, sweetened with maple syrup, and garnished with crunchy nuts for a wholesome breakfast.
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 pieces and cook for a couple of minutes to start softening them. Stir in the maple syrup, cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice, and a pinch of salt. Continue cooking the apples for 6-8 minutes until most of the liquid has evaporated and the apples are tender. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice and vanilla extract, then set aside.
- Prepare the Oatmeal: In a small pot, combine the water and unsweetened 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 well and reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot with a tilted lid and simmer for about 8 minutes, or until the oats are tender and the mixture is thickened.
- Assemble and Serve: Spoon the cooked oatmeal into bowls and top with the warm cooked apples. Garnish with chopped walnuts or pecans for added texture and enjoy your wholesome apple cinnamon oatmeal.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Fuji or Gala for the best texture when cooking.
- Maple syrup can be adjusted to taste or substituted with agave nectar or honey (if not vegan).
- For a creamier texture, use all almond milk instead of mixing with water.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg or ground ginger for extra spice complexity.
- This recipe can be doubled easily for more servings.
- To make gluten free, ensure oats are certified gluten free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
