Makes 1 serving | Category: Vegan Breakfast
Looking for a warm and comforting breakfast option that will leave you wanting more?
Look no further than “Everyone’s Favorite Oatmeal”!
This delicious vegan recipe is not only packed with wholesome ingredients, but it also boasts a delightful blend of flavors and textures. Whether you’re a devoted oatmeal enthusiast or simply looking to try something new, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your morning routine.
So, grab your apron and get ready to indulge in a bowl of pure breakfast bliss!
INGREDIENTS
- 1½ cups water
- 1 cup rolled oats (certified gluten-free if necessary; see Tip)
- ¼ cup non-dairy milk (nut-free and/or soy-free if necessary)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Salt to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
- Combine the water and oats in a small saucepan or pot and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook, untouched, for 3 to 4 minutes, until slightly thick and sticky. Add the milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more, until it’s heated through and has reached your desired thickness. Remove from the heat and transfer to a serving bowl. Serve immediately with your choice of toppings.
- Variations: Simple Fruit and Nut Oatmeal: Once cooked, top oatmeal with
⅓ cup fresh fruit (sliced banana, chopped strawberries, sliced nectarine or peach, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries) and/or 2 tablespoons chopped dried fruit (peaches, apricots, apple, cherries, raisins) and/or 1 tablespoon chopped nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts, cashews, peanuts, macadamia nuts). If desired, drizzle with a little more maple syrup. - Cinnamon Raisin Oatmeal: Increase the amount of cinnamon to 1½ teaspoons and add 1 tablespoon blackstrap molasses and ¼ cup raisins to the oatmeal when you add the milk. Top with an additional 1 tablespoon raisins, a drizzle of maple syrup, and/or 1 tablespoon chopped nuts.
- Peanut Butter and Banana Oatmeal: When adding the milk, add
⅓ cup sliced bananas and 1 tablespoon peanut butter. Top with a few more banana slices, 1 tablespoon chopped peanuts, and drizzles of peanut butter and maple syrup. You could also add a couple of tablespoons of chocolate chips to take it over the top. - Double Chocolate Oatmeal: Stir in 2 tablespoons cocoa powder when you add the milk. After removing from the heat, stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons chocolate chips. Top with chopped nuts and/or cacao nibs.
- Fruit Pie Oatmeal: Add ⅓ cup chopped fruit of your choice to the pot when adding the oats. Top with ¼ cup of the same fruit and/or 1 tablespoon chopped nuts.