Description
Delicious and easy vegan apple cinnamon oatmeal featuring tender cooked apples infused with warm spices, served over creamy rolled oats simmered with almond milk and sweetened with maple syrup. A comforting and healthy breakfast option.
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 Apples: To a small pan over medium heat, melt the vegan butter. Add the diced apples and cook for a couple of minutes until they start to soften.
- Add Flavorings: Mix in the maple syrup, cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice, and a pinch of salt. Continue cooking the apples for 6-8 minutes, or until the liquid has evaporated and the apples are tender.
- Finish Apples: Remove the pan from heat and stir in the lemon juice and vanilla extract. Set aside.
- Prepare Oatmeal Base: In a small pot, combine the water and almond milk and bring to a boil.
- Cook Oats: Stir in the rolled oats, cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice, a big pinch of salt, and a splash of maple syrup. Reduce the heat to low, cover with a tilted lid, and simmer for about 8 minutes until the oats are tender and creamy.
- Assemble and Serve: Transfer the cooked oatmeal to a bowl. Top with the cooked apple mixture and chopped walnuts or pecans or any additional toppings of choice. Enjoy warm.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture.
- Adjust maple syrup quantity to taste for desired sweetness.
- For a creamier oatmeal, substitute almond milk with oat milk or dairy milk if not vegan.
- Adding nuts provides a nice crunch and extra protein.
- Can be prepared ahead and reheated gently with a splash of extra milk.
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: 54 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
