Description
This cozy Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal Bowl is a wholesome, plant-based breakfast made in one pot. It’s quick, comforting, and perfect for chilly mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 small apple, chopped
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
Instructions
- Sauté the Apples: Heat olive oil in a small pot over medium heat. Add the chopped apple, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Stir and cook for about three minutes until the apples soften slightly and become fragrant.
- Reserve Some Apples: Once the apples are cooked, remove a small portion and set them aside for topping. This adds a visual and textural contrast when serving.
- Cook the Oats: Add the rolled oats and almond milk to the pot with the remaining apples. Stir well and bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are soft and the mixture thickens.
- Assemble and Serve: Pour the oatmeal into a bowl and top with the reserved sautéed apples. Drizzle with almond butter and maple syrup just before serving for added richness and sweetness.
Notes
- To make it creamier, stir in a splash of extra almond milk at the end. Add chopped nuts, dried fruit, or a pinch of nutmeg for more complexity. If you’d like more protein, top with Greek yogurt or stir in a tablespoon of chia seeds.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg