Cozy Apple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oatmeal

This Cozy Apple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oatmeal makes a satisfying whole foods plant-based breakfast. With chunks of apple, sweet dates, loads of cinnamon, and a topping of crunchy walnuts -- a hearty way to start the day!

Total Time25

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American, Healthy, Plant-Based, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword: 5 ingredients or less, apple, breakfast, cinnamon, cozy, fiber, gluten-free, heart-healthy, hearty, no sugar added, oatmeal, oats, oil-free, plant-based, satisfying, simple, wfpb

Servings: 4

Calories: 290kcal

Ingredients

1 cup steel cut oats
4 dates pitted and chopped
3 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk or other plant-based milk
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Dash of salt
2 apples diced and divided
1/2 cup toasted walnuts* see note

Instructions

To make the Apple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oatmeal:

In a medium pot, combine the oats, dates, almond milk, cinnamon, salt, and half of the apples. Cover and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Simmer until tender and creamy, 15-20 minutes. Stir every 5 minutes or so, to make sure the oats aren't sticking to the bottom of the pan.
If needed, you can toast your walnuts while the oatmeal simmers.
To serve, ladle oatmeal into a bowl, top with diced apple, an extra dash of cinnamon, and toasted walnuts. Enjoy!

*Toasting Walnuts:

For any toasted nuts, you can spread the nuts into a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 350F 10-15 minutes, until golden brown and aromatic. Remove from the pan and let cool. Toast a big batch. Freeze the extras. Toasted nuts can last for 6 months in the freezer and make a great addition to oatmeal, salads, and baked fruit desserts.