Dairy-Free Creamy Morning Oats
Start your day on a deliciously wholesome note with these Dairy-Free Creamy Morning Oats! This quick and easy breakfast recipe combines rolled oats with the natural goodness of unsweetened almond milk and nutrient-packed chia seeds for a velvety texture that's entirely dairy-free. Sweetened with pure maple syrup and infused with warm vanilla and cinnamon, these oats are a cozy and satisfying morning treat. Topped with fresh berries and crunchy sliced almonds, this recipe not only offers a boost of flavor but also adds a delightful mix of textures. Ready in just 15 minutes, this plant-based breakfast is perfect for busy mornings, offering two servings of creamy, hearty perfection to fuel your day.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1.5 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- 0.5 cup fresh berries
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the rolled oats and unsweetened almond milk.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
Add the chia seeds, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt to the saucepan.
Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook the oats, stirring frequently, for about 5-7 minutes until the oats are tender and the mixture is creamy.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the oats cool slightly for a couple of minutes to thicken further.
Divide the creamy oats into two serving bowls.
Top each bowl with fresh berries and sprinkle with sliced almonds for extra texture and flavor.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Dairy-Free Creamy Morning Oats with your favorite hot beverage or juice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
618 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.1 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 365 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.7 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.9 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.6 g | ||
| Protein | 21.6 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 811 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 710 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
