Description
This Easy Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal is a warm, comforting breakfast perfect for autumn. It features cinnamon-spiced caramelized apples cooked in vegan butter, combined with hearty rolled oats simmered in almond milk and water, sweetened with maple syrup, and topped with chopped walnuts or pecans. The blend of spices and natural sweetness makes it a wholesome, cozy start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Apple Cinnamon Topping
- 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
Toppings
- Chopped walnuts or pecans, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Apple Cinnamon Topping: Heat a small pan over medium heat and add the vegan butter. Once melted, add the diced apples and cook for a couple of minutes to soften slightly.
- Caramelize the Apples: Stir in the maple syrup, cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice, and a pinch of salt. Continue cooking for 6-8 minutes until the liquid reduces and apples become tender and caramelized.
- Finish the Apple Mixture: Remove from heat and mix in the lemon juice and vanilla extract to add brightness and depth of flavor.
- Cook the Oatmeal Base: 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.
- Simmer the Oatmeal: Reduce the heat to low, cover with a tilted lid, and let it simmer for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally until the oats are tender and the mixture has thickened to a creamy consistency.
- Assemble and Serve: Transfer the oatmeal to a bowl, top with the caramelized apple mixture and chopped walnuts or pecans. Add additional maple syrup if desired. Serve warm and enjoy your comforting autumn breakfast!
Notes
- This oatmeal recipe combines the natural sweetness of apples with warming spices like cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice, making it a perfect fall breakfast.
- Using vegan butter keeps the recipe dairy-free and suitable for vegans.
- Maple syrup is the sweetener of choice here, but you can adjust the amount or substitute with honey if not strictly vegan.
- Chopped nuts add a nice crunch and extra protein, but feel free to omit if allergic or replace with seeds.
- Make sure to cook the apples until the liquid evaporates for the best caramelized flavor.
- This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled to serve more people.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
