Description
A warm and comforting cinnamon oatmeal recipe perfect for cold winter mornings. Made with wholesome oats, almond milk, and a touch of maple syrup, it’s a hearty and healthy breakfast option.
Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional, or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Toppings: sliced bananas, chopped nuts, dried fruit, or nut butter (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring the almond milk to a simmer over medium heat.
- Add the oats, cinnamon, and salt. Stir to combine.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are soft and the mixture is thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in the maple syrup and vanilla extract.
- Serve warm with your choice of toppings such as sliced bananas, chopped nuts, dried fruit, or nut butter.
Notes
- Use gluten-free oats if you need the recipe to be gluten-free.
- Adjust sweetness to taste by adding more or less maple syrup.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat with a splash of milk.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
