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    March 9, 2023

    The Best Cinnamon Oatmeal Recipe

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    Cinnamon oatmeal is the best easy breakfast recipe! It's quick, healthy and great for busy mornings because you can whip it up in 15 minutes or less with a handful of simple ingredients. I especially love a warm bowl of oatmeal on a chilly morning and enjoy it all throughout the cold season, but you can totally eat it year round.

    Extra raisins, pecans, maple syrup and cream added to oatmeal in white serving bowl.
    Cinnamon Oatmeal

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    There are so many good reasons to add oatmeal to your diet.

    Oats have a lot of health benefits and they're packed full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. They also contain more protein than most grains! (source: healthline).

    If you're looking to include more oats in your diet, I've got so many easy recipes for you to try! I often eat oatmeal as a healthy breakfast but keep in mind, it's also a good way to satisfy your sweet tooth come dessert time.

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    • Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal
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    Jump to:
    • More Easy Oatmeal Recipes
    • Ingredients & Substitutions
    • How To Make Cinnamon Oatmeal
    • Can I Use Steel Cut Oats?
    • More Topping Ideas
    • How To Store Leftovers
    • The Best Cinnamon Oatmeal Recipe

    Ingredients & Substitutions

    1. Unsweetened almond milk: or milk of choice (oat milk, soy milk, coconut milk, regular dairy milk, etc)! You can also make oatmeal with water, but I always use milk of some kind because it makes for very creamy oatmeal.
    2. Salt: just a bit adds depth to flavors overall!
    3. Vanilla extract: I prefer using pure vanilla extract but imitation will work fine, too.
    4. Whole grain rolled oats: you can also use quick oats or instant oats, I definitely prefer whole grain oats because they're heartier and taste better overall. Plus, they tend to be less mushy and only take a few more minutes to cook!
    5. Cinnamon: adding ground cinnamon to oatmeal is SO yummy. You can also add a dash of nutmeg (you won't need much, nutmeg is a very potent spice).
    6. Raisins: you can use another dried fruit if you like.
    7. Pure maple syrup: or sweetener of choice, though I think maple syrup is the absolute best. I love the flavor it adds to oatmeal, though brown sugar cinnamon oatmeal is another great combo.
    8. Pecans: or nut/s of choice.
    9. Half and half: sub heavy cream, whole milk, or a non-dairy milk option if desired.
    Ingredients for cinnamon oatmeal with text overlay labels.
    Ingredients

    How To Make Cinnamon Oatmeal

    Keep scrolling for the full recipe card and measurements. We’ll start here with a quick overview!

    Boil liquids:

    • Measure milk, salt and vanilla into a medium or small saucepan.
    • Bring ingredients to a boil over high heat.
    Almond milk, vanilla extract and salt measured into a saucepan.

    Add oats and cinnamon:

    • Add whole grain oats and cinnamon to the saucepan.
    • Mix well and simmer, uncovered, for 5-6 minutes (if you're using quick oats you'll need to simmer only 1-2 minutes).
    Oats and cinnamon added to boiling almond milk.

    Add raisins:

    • Add raisins to the saucepan and mix. You can use other dried fruits, if desired.
    Raisins added to cooked oatmeal in saucepan.

    Rest:

    • Place a lid on the pot.
    • Allow oatmeal to rest for a few minutes.
    Lidded saucepan full of cinnamon oatmeal.

    Portion:

    • Split oatmeal into serving bowls.
    Cinnamon oatmeal divided into two white serving bowls.

    Serve:

    • Add extra raisins, a dash of cinnamon, chopped pecans, a touch of maple syrup and cream or any other desired toppings. And there you have it, the perfect breakfast! Enjoy!
    Extra raisins, banana slices, pecans, maple syrup and cream added to oatmeal.

    Can I Use Steel Cut Oats?

    Absolutely! Note: for steel cut oats, you'll need double the liquid. So, for one cup of oats you'll need to boil 3 cups of milk/water. You'll also need more simmer time. It takes around 20-25 minutes for steel cut oats to cook thoroughly.

    In my opinion, if you've got some extra time, it's worth the wait. Steel cut oats are SOO good.

    More Topping Ideas

    • Banana slices
    • Peeled & diced apple
    • Fresh berries
    • Chia seeds
    • Pumpkin seeds
    • Walnuts
    • Cashews
    • Nut butter
    • Sun butter
    • Brown sugar
    • Greek yogurt

    How To Store Leftovers

    If you have any leftover oatmeal, place it in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave!

    I like to place a damp paper towel on top of my oats before reheating them, this creates a steaming effect and keeps them from getting super dry.

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    Cinnamon oatmeal topped with extra raisins, pecans, maple syrup and cream.
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    The Best Cinnamon Oatmeal Recipe

    Whole grain oats simmered in almond milk with pure vanilla extract, salt and warm ground cinnamon. Stir in some raisins and top with chopped pecans, maple syrup and a bit of half and half!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time6 mins
    Total Time11 mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Cinnamon Oatmeal
    Servings: 2

    Equipment

    • 1 Small or medium saucepan

    Ingredients

    • 1 & ½ cups unsweetened almond milk *or milk of choice *see note below
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 1 cup whole grain old-fashioned oats
    • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 2 tablespoons raisins
    • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
    • ¼ cup chopped pecans
    • 2 tablespoons half and half

    Recipe notes: 

    Almond milk: water also works, but I have found it's not nearly as creamy or flavorful. Sometimes I do half water and half milk if I want to cut back on calories. 

    Instructions

    • Measure milk, vanilla and salt into a medium pot. Turn heat to high and bring ingredients to a boil.
      1 & ½ cups unsweetened almond milk, ⅛ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • Add oats to the pot and reduce heat to medium/medium-low. Stir in cinnamon and simmer mixture for 5-6 minutes. (*Tip: if you like more liquid reduce simmer time. If you like less, cook oats longer).
      1 cup whole grain old-fashioned oats, ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • Stir raisins into oatmeal. Place a lid on the saucepan and remove from the heat source and let the mixture rest for a few minutes.
      2 tablespoons raisins
    • Portion oatmeal into bowls and add toppings. I like maple syrup, pecans and a bit of half and half but you can add anything you like. Enjoy!
      2 tablespoons maple syrup, ¼ cup chopped pecans, 2 tablespoons half and half

    For steel cut oats:

    • You'll need to double liquids. So, for one cup of oats, boil 3 cups of liquid along with salt and vanilla. You'll also need more simmer time. It takes around 20-25 minutes for steel cut oats to cook thoroughly, but the wait is worth it!

    To store leftovers:

    • Place leftovers in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave!
      I like to place a damp paper towel on top of my oats before reheating them, this creates a steaming/moistening effect.

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1/2 of recipe (all values approximate. Maple syrup, pecans & half and half toppings included, no other toppings included).

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