Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

This Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal combines fresh apples, warm cinnamon, and creamy oats to make a healthy, wholesome breakfast. Vegan, Gluten-Free, Refined Sugar-Free option.a

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Method Stovetop

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings Servings

Calories 275kcal

Author Caitlin Shoemaker

Ingredients

For the Cinnamon Apples:

1 teaspoon vegan butter or neutral oil
2 sweet apples 1/2” dice (I used honeycrisp)
2 teaspoons brown sugar or maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch kosher salt
1 tablespoon water

For the Oatmeal:

2 cups quick-cooking or rolled oats*
2 + tablespoons brown sugar or maple syrup plus more as necessary
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger optional
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg optional
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups unsweetened non-dairy milk
2 cups water or sub with more milk for creamier oatmeal
1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts for serving (optional)

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Instructions

Cinnamon Apples: Warm a small saucepan over medium heat and melt the butter or oil. Add the apples, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and water and stir well. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until the apples are tender and translucent, stirring occasionally. Remove half of the cooked apples from the pan and set aside.
Cook the Oatmeal: Add the oatmeal, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, salt, milk, water, maple syrup or brown sugar, and vanilla to the pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer until thickened to your liking, about 5 to 7 minutes. (Keep in mind that the oatmeal will thicken slightly as it cools.) Stir occasionally to keep the oatmeal from sticking to the bottom of the pan. Taste the oatmeal and add more sweetener if necessary.
Serve: Divide into serving bowls. Top with the remaining cinnamon apples and 1 tablespoon of chopped nuts. Serve warm; leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days and are best reheated on the stovetop with a splash of extra milk or water.

Notes

Oatmeal: I like to use a 50-50 mix of quick oats and rolled oats for a creamy but hearty texture! Using all quick oats will result in a creamier oatmeal, while using all rolled oats will be chewier.
Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free oats to keep this recipe gluten-free
Oil-Free: Sauté the apples in 2 tablespoons of water instead of using the oil, adding more as necessary to keep the apples from sticking.

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