Cinnamon Apple Tahini Oatmeal Bowl
Apples are cooked in coconut oil and cinnamon and then combined with whole grain oatmeal and creamy tahini in this plant-based breakfast recipe. It's nutrient-rich and ideal for cozy mornings.
Servings 2 people
Ingredients
Warm Cinnamon Apples:
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 large apple, cored and chopped into cubes (about 1 ⅓ cups)
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/16 teaspoon cardamom
Oatmeal:
- 1 ⅓ cup unsweetened almond milk (or water or any milk of choice)
- ⅔ cup The Soulfull Project Hearty Grains & Seeds Cereal or dry rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- Salt
Optional Toppings:
- Pomegranate arils
- Chopped pecans
- Tahini
- Maple syrup
- Cinnamon
Instructions
Prepare apples:
- Melt coconut oil in saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in apples, cinnamon, and cardamom. Cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until tender. Remove cooked apples from saucepan and set aside.
Prepare oatmeal:
- Pour almond milk or water into same saucepan. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in Hearty Grains & Seeds cereal, tahini, and salt. Cook 4 minutes, or until oats soften to desired consistency. Stir in half of the cooked apples.
Serve:
- Transfer cooked cereal mixture to bowls and top with remaining apples.
- Top with pomegranate, pecans, tahini, maple syrup, and cinnamon if desired.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a small pot with a splash of milk or water to loosen the texture. For best results, add fresh toppings just before serving.