Creamy Oatmeal with Cinnamon

5 mins
Serves 2
https://davita.com/diet-nutrition/recipes/breakfast-brunch/creamy-oatmeal-with-cinnamon/

Directions

  1. 1Chop the apple half.
  2. 2Chop the apple half.
  3. 3Chop the apple half.
  4. 4Add water and cinnamon to a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
  5. 5Add water and cinnamon to a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
  6. 6Add water and cinnamon to a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
  7. 7Add oats and bring to a gentle boil.
  8. 8Add oats and bring to a gentle boil.
  9. 9Add oats and bring to a gentle boil.
  10. 10Add the almond milk and vanilla and stir to combine; simmer for 5 minutes.
  11. 11Add the almond milk and vanilla and stir to combine; simmer for 5 minutes.
  12. 12Add the almond milk and vanilla and stir to combine; simmer for 5 minutes.
  13. 13Divide into 2 bowls.
  14. 14Divide into 2 bowls.
  15. 15Divide into 2 bowls.
  16. 16Top each serving with half of the chopped apple and 1/2 tablespoon pepitas.
  17. 17Top each serving with half of the chopped apple and 1/2 tablespoon pepitas.
  18. 18Top each serving with half of the chopped apple and 1/2 tablespoon pepitas.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 small apple
  • 0.5 small apple
  • 0.5 small apple
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 dashes of cinnamon
  • 2 dashes of cinnamon
  • 2 dashes of cinnamon
  • 0.75 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 0.75 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 0.75 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted pumpkin seeds (pepitas) (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted pumpkin seeds (pepitas) (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted pumpkin seeds (pepitas) (optional)

Equipment

small saucepan2 bowls

Tips

  • Look for almond milk without added phosphate additives. If added calcium is a concern try Califia ® brand vanilla almond milk.
  • Add one teaspoon ground cinnamon instead of cinnamon sticks if preferred.
  • Other milk substitutes include soy, rice or coconut milk beverage.
  • Add sweetener of choice if you prefer sweet oatmeal.
  • Add a scoop of whey protein powder to boost the protein in this recipe.