Vanilla Cinnamon Oatmeal Recipe

Fight off colds and enjoy a delicious, warming breakfast with this flavorful Vanilla Cinnamon Oatmeal! Packed with anti-viral spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger, this recipe is a healthy and satisfying way to start your day. Customize it with your favorite fruits, nuts, and seeds for endless variations. Perfect for a cozy morning or a quick and nutritious meal any time of day. Also easily adaptable to quinoa, bulgar wheat, or amaranth!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 521.7 kcal
Protein 32g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Vanilla Cinnamon Oatmeal

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How to Make Vanilla Cinnamon Oatmeal

  1. Combine 1 cup water, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon cardamom, and 1/4 teaspoon ginger in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.
  2. Add 1/2 cup rolled oats (or quinoa, bulgar wheat, or amaranth) to the saucepan. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until desired consistency is reached, stirring occasionally.
  3. Stir in 1/4 cup of your favorite fruit (strawberries, blueberries, chopped apple, or banana slices).
  4. (Optional) Add 1/4 cup golden raisins and/or 1/4 cup chopped almonds for added crunch and flavor.
  5. (Optional) Enhance your oatmeal with 1/4 cup granola, 1 tablespoon flax seeds, or 1 tablespoon wheat germ for extra texture and nutrients.
  6. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

7g

Fat

9g

Carbs

28g