VEGAN WINTER OATMEAL

Cozy up with a bowl of Vegan Oatmeal topped with seasonal fruit, such as fresh oranges and pomegranate. This breakfast is not only delicious, but easy to make, healthy, and absolutely stunning! Make it gluten-free with gluten-free oats!

bowl of vegan oatmeal with almond butter and fruit

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Guys, I can’t believe I haven’t shared my all-time favorite breakfast recipe with you yet: Oatmeal.

Good old-fashioned oatmeal. Made with old-fashioned rolled oats.

ingredients to make vegan pomegranate oatmeal
Related recipe: Vegan Savory Oatmeal

HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED:
For the oatmeal:

1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (use gluten-free oats if needed)
2 cups water (or almond milk or other plant-based milk of your choice)
Pinch of salt

For the toppings:

½ cup almond milk (or other plant-based milk)
¼ cup of almond butter or sunflower butter
1 orange, peeled and sliced
¼ cup of pomegranate seeds
1/5 cup of pumpkin seeds
¼ cup of fresh or frozen berries (optional)
1 tablespoon of nuts (walnuts, almonds, cashews) (optional)
1-2 tablespoon maple syrup or agave nectar (optional)
using a knife to peel an orange

Of course, you can use any toppings or add-ins you like, such as:

Chia seeds (these are really great in oatmeal!!)
Flax seeds (the ground kind is better nutrition-wise!)
Hemp seeds
Freeze-dried fruit
Sliced bananas, or any other fruit
Pink pitaya powder
Purple sweet potato powder

HERE’S WHAT YOU DO:
Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine the oats, water (or milk), and a pinch of salt.

oatmeal and water in a saucepan

Bring to a boil over medium heat and stir. Lower the heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. The oatmeal will be soft and thick, and will have a creamy consistency.

oatmeal cooking

Step 2: Add the almond butter and almond milk, stirring until incorporated. Taste it (carefully! it’s hot!) and see if it needs sweetener.

Step 3: Divide between two bowls, then top with pomegranate seeds, pumpkin seeds, nuts, fresh or frozen berries, or add your own favorite toppings. Drizzle with additional maple syrup, if desired.

bowl of vegan oatmeal with pomegranate oranges, berries

Enjoy a cozy bowl of vegan oatmeal goodness!

Vegan Winter Oatmeal
Cozy up with this bowl of vegan oatmeal loaded with nut butter and seasonal winter fruit! A healthy, easy, delicious breakfast. Make it gluten-free by using gluten-free oats.

Ingredients
For the oatmeal:
▢1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats, use gluten-free oats if needed
▢2 cups water, or almond milk or other plant-based milk of your choice
▢pinch salt
For the toppings:
▢½ cup almond milk, or other plant-based milk
▢2 tablespoons almond butter, or sunflower butter
▢1 orange, peeled and sliced
▢¼ cup pomegranate seeds
▢2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
▢¼ cup berries, fresh or frozen
▢1 tablespoon nuts, walnuts, almonds, cashews (optional)
▢1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave nectar, optional

Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the oats, water (or milk), and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then stir. Lower the heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. The oatmeal will be soft and thick, and will have a creamy consistency.
Add the almond butter and almond milk, stirring until incorporated. Taste it (carefully! it’s hot!) and see if it needs sweetener.
Divide between two bowls, then top with pomegranate seeds, pumpkin seeds, nuts, fresh or frozen berries, or add your own favorite toppings. Drizzle with additional maple syrup, if desired.