Healthy Cinnamon Oatmeal is the best way to start your morning! A warm, comforting bowl of oats full of delicious cinnamon and maple flavor. This hearty breakfast is gluten free, dairy free, and tastes like a treat!
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Nothing beats starting the day with a big bowl of comforting cinnamon oatmeal. This breakfast is easy, made with 4 ingredients, and ready in under 15 minutes.
All you need to do is cook oats, almond milk, maple syrup, and cinnamon together, add some favorite toppings (like granola or jam), and breakfast is served!
This healthy recipe is dairy free, gluten free, and refined sugar free. It's absolutely the best way to start your day!
In a rush? Meal prep some flaxseed pudding or peanut butter oatmeal balls to make breakfast even quicker!
Is Cinnamon Oatmeal Healthy?
Yes, it's very healthy! The oats are a good source of carbs and whole grains, by using almond milk we keep it dairy free, and adding maple syrup makes this hearty breakfast refined sugar free as well.
When adding your toppings, I suggest adding a healthy fat source like nuts or seeds or a creamy nut butter to help keep you full and satisfied longer. This is just a suggestion though, I am not giving medical advice.
What You'll Need
Kitchen Tools:
- Small pot
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients:
- Oats: I like to use gluten free certified rolled oats. You can use old fashioned oats or quick cooking oats if you prefer, but I don't recommend steel cut.
- Milk: I use almond milk in mine to keep it dairy free, but any non-dairy milk will work. If you can handle dairy, whole milk is another good option.
- Sweetener: Maple syrup is my sweetener of choice. It's healthy, vegan, and adds a note of warmth. You could also use agave, date syrup, or brown sugar.
- Spices: Cinnamon oatmeal does require cinnamon. I also added a pinch of nutmeg for more warmth and a pinch of salt to balance the flavors.
How To Make Cinnamon Oatmeal
I prefer to make mine on the stovetop, but I've also included microwave instructions for convenience. Please note that both recipes take less than 15 minutes.
Stovetop:
- In a small pot add your milk, oats, sweetener, and spices
- Place the pot on the stove over medium heat and bring to a boil
- Once boiling, turn the heat down to medium/low and continue simmering for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking
- When the oatmeal reaches your desired texture preference, turn off the heat, scoop your oatmeal into a bowl and add toppings as desired
Microwave:
- Add milk, oats, sweetener, and spices to a deep microwave safe bowl
- Cover the bowl with a damp paper towel and microwave on high for 1 minute
- Take the bowl out, give it a stir, then cover and microwave for 1-2 more 30 second intervals until it reaches your desired texture
- Add toppings as desired and enjoy
How To Store And Reheat Leftovers
STORING: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
REHEATING: Reheat by adding oatmeal to a bowl with 1-2 tablespoons of non-dairy milk and microwaving for 1 minute. Give it a stir to combine the milk and loosen the oatmeal then enjoy!
Expert Tips For The Best Cinnamon Oatmeal
- Make sure your oats are gluten free certified if needed
- Quick cooking oats cook even faster than rolled oats if you're short on time
- Use milk, not water, to make your cinnamon oatmeal creamier
- Adjust the amount of sweetener and spices to your taste
- If microwaving, use a deep bowl to prevent overflow
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Healthy Cinnamon Oatmeal is the best way to start your morning! A warm, comforting bowl of oats full of delicious cinnamon and maple flavor. This hearty breakfast is gluten free, dairy free, and tastes like a treat!
- Prep Time: 1 Minute
- Cook Time: 12 Minutes
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: 1 Serving 1x
- Category: Oatmeal
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- ½ cup old fashioned oats (gluten free certified if needed)
- 1 cup almond milk (or other non-dairy milk)
- 1 ½ tablespoons pure maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
STOVETOP
- To a small pot, add the oats, almond milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt
- Place the pot onto the stove and turn the heat to medium, being sure to stir occascionally
- Bring the oatmeal to a boil, then turn the heat down to medium/low
- Simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking
- Once the oatmeal reaches your desired consistency, turn off the heat, transfer the oats into a bowl, and add toppings as desired
MICROWAVE
- Add oats, almond milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to a deep microwave safe bowl
- Cover the bowl with a damp paper towel and microwave on high for 1 minute
- Take the bowl out, give it a stir, then cover and microwave for 1-2 more 30 second intervals until it reaches your desired texture
- Add toppings as desired and enjoy
Notes
- Make sure your oats are gluten free certified if needed
- Quick cooking oats cook even faster than rolled oats if you're short on time
- Use milk, not water, to make your cinnamon oatmeal creamier
- Adjust the amount of sweetener and spices to your taste
- If microwaving, use a deep bowl to prevent overflow
- Store leftovers in n airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days
- When reheating, add 1-2 tablespoons of almond milk to help loosen the oatmeal
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