Nut-Free Creamy Cinnamon Oatmeal

Start your day with a cozy bowl of Nut-Free Creamy Cinnamon Oatmeal, a comforting breakfast that’s big on flavor and perfect for those with nut allergies. Made with rolled oats simmered to perfection in water and your choice of milk (including nut-free alternatives), this recipe achieves a luxuriously creamy texture without any nuts. Warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg create an aromatic and heartwarming experience, while a touch of vanilla and maple syrup adds natural sweetness. Finished with a swirl of butter or nut-free margarine, this quick and easy oatmeal comes together in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal option for busy mornings. Serve it warm with an extra sprinkle of cinnamon for a deliciously wholesome and nut-free start to your day.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 2

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

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, bring 1.5 cups of water to a boil over medium heat.

Step 2

Stir in the rolled oats, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Stir in the milk, continuing to cook and stir for another 3-5 minutes until the oatmeal reaches your desired creaminess.

Step 5

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and maple syrup.

Step 6

Add the butter or nut-free margarine, stirring until melted and evenly distributed.

Step 7

Serve the oatmeal warm. For extra flavor, sprinkle a dash of cinnamon on top if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	612 grams (612.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	564

Total Fat 18.70g	24%
Saturated Fat 8.70g	43%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 31mg	10%
Sodium 763mg	33%
Total Carbohydrate 86.90g	32%
Dietary Fiber 10.60g	38%
Total Sugars 29.80g
Protein 14.40g	29%

Vitamin D 59IU	296%
Calcium 246mg	19%
Iron 4mg	24%
Potassium 518mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.3%

Protein: 10.0%

Carbs: 60.6%