Nut-Free Creamy Cinnamon Oatmeal
Start your morning with a bowl of comforting, Nut-Free Creamy Cinnamon Oatmeal that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. Crafted with wholesome rolled oats and infused with the warmth of ground cinnamon and nutmeg, this quick and easy recipe delivers velvety creaminess without the use of nuts, making it perfect for allergy-conscious eaters. A splash of vanilla and a drizzle of maple syrup add a touch of natural sweetness, while butter or nut-free margarine provides a luscious, melt-in-your-mouth finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this hearty breakfast is ideal for busy mornings and is easily customizable with your favorite toppings. Whether you use dairy milk or a nut-free alternative, this oatmeal is sure to become a family favorite. Perfect keywords: creamy oatmeal recipe, nut-free breakfast, cinnamon oatmeal, easy oatmeal recipe, allergy-friendly breakfast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1.5 cups water
- 0.5 cups milk (dairy or nut-free alternative)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon butter or nut-free margarine
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 1.5 cups of water to a boil over medium heat.
Stir in the rolled oats, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
Reduce the heat to low and let the oats simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until the oats have absorbed most of the water.
Stir in the milk, continuing to cook and stir for another 3-5 minutes until the oatmeal reaches your desired creaminess.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and maple syrup.
Add the butter or nut-free margarine, stirring until melted and evenly distributed.
Serve the oatmeal warm. For extra flavor, sprinkle a dash of cinnamon on top if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
564 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.7 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 763 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.9 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.6 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.8 g | ||
| Protein | 14.4 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 246 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 518 mg | 11% | |
*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.
