Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal with Protein

Apple cinnamon oatmeal topped with diced apple and cinnamon sticks.

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal with Protein

Warm Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal that's packed with protein and has the cozy flavors of fall we love so much! You guys are in for a treat with this bowl of creamy, delicious oats, topped with caramelized bites of tender apples and crunchy pecans to make for the most nutritious, satisfying breakfast.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Vegan

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings serving

Calories 312

Author Kim

Ingredients

1/3 cup old fashioned oats
2/3 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk or other favorite milk
1 small apple chopped
1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice (or use a dash of each: cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice) + a dash more for cooking the apple
1/2 serving vanilla protein powder (optional)
splash of milk for desired consistency after cooking

Optional toppings:

1/2 tablespoon almond butter
1 tablespoon chopped pecans

Instructions

In a small saucepan, combine oats and milk. Simmer until liquid has absorbed into the oats, stirring frequently to prevent burning, for about 8 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a separate small saucepan, spray coconut oil cooking spray or other nonstick cooking spray or add 1 teaspoon oil; heat over medium heat. Add the diced apple chunks and spray apple with cooking spray. Stir in a dash of cinnamon or apple pie spice and cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are soft.
Once oats are cooked, remove from heat and stir in apple pie spice (just plain cinnamon will work if that's what you've got). Stir in protein powder last, if using. I like to add about 1/4 cup milk while stirring in protein powder.
Top oatmeal with apples, nut butter and chopped pecans. Enjoy!

Notes

Microwave version. Combine oats, milk, apple and apple pie spice in a bowl and microwave for 1-2 minutes. Stir in protein last, if using, and add milk as needed for desired consistency. Top with nut butter and pecans.

Overnight oats. Stir everything together without cooking and store in the fridge overnight. Enjoy cold in the morning. I also really enjoy this recipe cooked and then stored in the fridge and eaten cold in the morning. This is also great for meal prepping several servings to enjoy through the week.

Gluten free. Use certified gluten-free oats.

Nut free. Omit the nuts or nut butter. You might enjoy toasted pumpkin seeds on top and a drizzle of sunbutter.

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