Vegan Oatmeal with Apples

This warm & relaxing Vegan Oatmeal with Apples is a wholesome breakfast that will be perfectly suitable for vegans. The oatmeal features maple syrup, milk of almond, rolled oats, & apple spiced with a touch of cinnamon & nutmeg. The recipe for this Vegan Oatmeal with Apples is crafted with great care to use all such items that make the recipe vegan, free from gluten, dairy, & sugar, and packed with fiber. Therefore, it is a delicious as well as healthy breakfast.

NUMERICAL REVIEW:

• Diet: Vegan, free from gluten & dairy, packed with fiber
• Course: Breakfast
• Cuisine: American
• Time for prep: Five mins
• Ten minutes of cooking
• Working time(in total): Fifteen(15) mins
• Size/serving: A single cup
• Yield in total: 2 servings
• Mode of cooking: Stovetop
• Level of difficulty: Easy

TOOLS:

• Knife
• Spoons & cups, to measure
• A saucepan, normal-sized
• Board for cutting/chopping
• A spatula(silicone)/spoon(wooden)

INGREDIENTS:

• 0.5 tsp. of cinnamon, powdered
• Rolled oats, one cup
• 1 tsp. of coconut oil
• Milk of almond(unsweetened), 2 cups
• 1/8th tsp. of nutmeg
• An apple, normal in size
• 1 tbsp. of maple syrup
• A bit of salt.

TOPPINGS:

• Walnuts/extra slices of apples/nut butter/ chia seeds

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Place a saucepan(normal-sized) over a normal flame.
2. Include the oil of coconut in it.
3. Next, add the diced apples to the heated oil.
4. Cook them for ~three mins or till you see them a little softened.
5. Now, add the nutmeg, milk of almond, salt, a bit of cinnamon, & oats to the pan.
6. Mix all the items well & wait for the boil to come.
7. Then, lower the flame for ~seven mins while stirring at intervals.
8. As you see, the oats become creamy & soft, turn the flame off & set the saucepan down on the counter.
9. Include the maple syrup in it & mix well.
10. Wait for a couple of minutes for it to become thick.
11. Then transfer the oatmeal to the bowls(serving).
12. Garnish them with your preferred items, like vegan yogurt, extra apples, or almond seeds.

TIPS:

• You can boost the protein in your oatmeal by using a couple of tbsp. of chia/flax seeds.
• Go for the immediate if you’re pressed for time/quick oats to save ~5 mins.
• If you replace half of the almond milk with the applesauce, you will achieve a strong apple flavor.
• To make it rich, mix a tbsp. of almond butter or canned coconut milk at the end.

HOW TO PRESERVE(LEFTOVERS):

CHILLING:

• Save the oatmeal(leftover) in a container with a sealed lid. Transfer that container to the refrigerator. Consume it within four days after rewarming it.

FREEZING:

• Grab a muffin tin, fill the muffin cups with cooled oatmeal. Shift the muffin tin to the freezer. When the oatmeal freezes, demold it & transfer it to the bag/container(freezer-safe). This way, the oatmeal will be safe for ~sixty days.
• It will be reheated directly from the frozen state along with a little of plant milk/water on the stove.

FAQs:

Which type of oats will work for this recipe?

• You can use either instant oats, rolled oats, or steel-cut oats. These three oats differ only in their cooking time. Choose the type of oats as per the availability of time you have.

Can this meal be made in any other way?

• Yes! There is another method that eliminates the cooking process. If you include all ingredients & combine them in a jar. Cover the jar & forget it for the whole night. The next morning, your oatmeal will be ready for the amazing breakfast.

How can I make them more nutritious?

• You can boost the protein by using flaxseeds, chia seeds, or the vegan version of protein powder.

NUTRITIONAL FACTS/SERVING:

Size/serve: One cup
Calories: ~230 kcal
Carbs in total: Thirty-five grams
Fiber: 6 grams
Net carbohydrates: Twenty-nine grams
Fats: 6 g
Sugar: Nine grams
Proteins: 5 grams
Sodium: 100 mg