Vegan Cinnamon Cream of Wheat
Start your morning with a bowl of cozy warmth and comforting flavors with this Vegan Cinnamon Cream of Wheat recipe. Made with a luscious blend of unsweetened almond milk and water, this creamy porridge is infused with the natural sweetness of pure maple syrup, a hint of vanilla, and the warm spice of ground cinnamon. The quick-cooking Cream of Wheat ensures a velvety texture, while toppings like crunchy nuts and juicy fresh berries add delightful layers of flavor and texture. Perfect for a wholesome vegan breakfast, this recipe is ready in just 15 minutes and is both nourishing and satisfying. Whether you're looking for a cozy cold-weather staple or a quick, plant-based energy boost, this cinnamon-infused masterpiece has got you covered!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 0.5 cup Cream of Wheat
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.125 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup chopped nuts (such as almonds or walnuts)
- 0.5 cup fresh berries (such as blueberries or strawberries)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of water and 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk, and bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
Gradually whisk in 0.5 cup of Cream of Wheat. Stir continuously to prevent clumping.
Reduce heat to low and add 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon and 0.125 teaspoon of salt. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes or until the mixture thickens to your desired consistency.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of pure maple syrup and 0.5 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Divide the Cream of Wheat between two bowls.
Top each serving with 0.25 cup of chopped nuts and 0.5 cup of fresh berries, or any toppings of your choice.
Serve warm and enjoy your cozy vegan Cinnamon Cream of Wheat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
436 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.6 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 560 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.4 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.5 g | ||
| Protein | 8.1 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 644 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 530 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.
