# Creamy Oatmeal with Cinnamon

Cinnamon flavored oatmeal topped with chopped apple and pumpkin seeds are the ingredients that make Creamy Cinnamon Oatmeal both healthy and kidney-friendly.

- Servings: 2 servings
- Total time: 5 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Breakfast
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

1. Chop the apple half.
2. Add water and cinnamon to a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
3. Add oats and bring to a gentle boil.
4. Add the almond milk and vanilla and stir to combine; simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Divide into 2 bowls.
6. Top each serving with half of the chopped apple and 1/2 tablespoon pepitas.

## Equipment

- small saucepan
- 2 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://davita.com/diet-nutrition/recipes/breakfast-brunch/creamy-oatmeal-with-cinnamon/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/2923585e-27dd-431d-b9ef-448229759e27
- Extracted: 2026-06-01

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