Cinnamon Spice Oatmeal Recipe

Very close-up image of a bowl of cinnamon spice oatmeal topped with chopped apples, walnuts, and maple syrup with a gold spoon tucked in

Cinnamon Spice Oatmeal Recipe

The perfect healthy breakfast for the winter months and beyond.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine European

Keyword cinnamon, cinnamon spice oatmeal recipe, gluten free, Vegan

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 23

Total Time 28

Servings bowls

Calories 235kcal

Equipment

Medium Saucepan

Ingredients

3 ½ cups unsweetened soy milk (or milk of choice)
2 cups old fashioned rolled oats (or quick oats for microwave preparation)
1 Tablespoon ground flaxseed (or chia seeds)
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
(optional) 1 Tablespoon aquafaba (or 1 egg white for every 4 servings)

Optional Toppings (per recipe)

2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 honeycrisp apple, diced
½ cup raw walnuts

Instructions

Stovetop

Add all the ingredients except for the aquafaba/egg whites to a medium saucepan over medium to medium-high heat.
Bring to a soft boil, stirring frequently.
When a soft boil is reached, turn heat down to medium-low for a gentle simmer. Continue to stir until oatmeal is just under desired consistency.
Turn off stovetop and move pan off of burner. Allow to cool while continuing to stir about 3 minutes.
Optional: Working quickly, stir in the aquafaba/egg whites until throughly combined and texture has thickened.
Add desired toppings and serve.

Slow Cooker

Add all the ingredients except for the aquafaba/egg whites to the slow cooker.
Set slow cooker to low and cook for 6-8 hours until just under desired consistency. Turn off slow cooker.
Optional: Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes. Then, working quickly, stir in the aquafaba/egg whites until throughly combined and texture has thickened.
Add desired toppings and serve.

Microwave

Omit the vanilla and aquafaba/egg whites. Use quick 1-minute oats. Optionally add 1-3 teaspoons of desired dry sweetener per serving.
Combine all ingredients except milk in a medium bowl.
distribute a heaping ½ cup into reusable food storage bags or jars. Store for up to 3 months until ready to use.
When ready to use, add one serving of oatmeal and ¾ cup of milk or water in a microwave-safe bowl.
Microwave on high for 60-75 seconds. Stir and let sit for 1-2 minutes.
Add desired toppings and serve.

Overnight

Omit the vanilla and aquafaba/egg white.
Combine all ingredients except milk in a medium bowl.
Distribute a slightly heaping ½ cup of oats into airtight jars or other food-safe containers.
Add ½ cup of desired milk to each container and stir thoroughly.
Place the containers into the refrigerator overnight or up to five days.
Add desired toppings and serve.

Notes

Nutrition facts are calculated without toppings.

Recipe is unsweetened. If adding sweetener to recipe, add 2-4 tablespoon sweetener (for four servings) at beginning of cooking. To adjust yield, I recommend 1-3 teaspoon sweetener per serving.

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