Nut-Free Creamy Morning Oats

Start your day with a nourishing bowl of Nut-Free Creamy Morning Oats, the perfect breakfast for those avoiding nuts without compromising on flavor or texture. This quick and easy recipe combines the wholesome goodness of rolled oats simmered with milk and water, creating a velvety base infused with a hint of vanilla, cinnamon, and your choice of honey or maple syrup for natural sweetness. Topped with vibrant fresh fruit and crunchy seeds like sunflower or pumpkin, this hearty, allergen-friendly dish is ready in just 15 minutes and packed with fiber and energy to fuel your busy morning. Perfect for families or meal preppers, this versatile bowl of creamy oats is a must-try for a warm, comforting start to the day!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy like oat or rice milk)
• 1 cup water
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup fresh fruit (such as banana slices or berries)
• 2 tablespoons seeds (such as sunflower or pumpkin seeds)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the rolled oats, milk, water, and salt.

Step 2

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 3

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until the oats are creamy and soft, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Stir in the vanilla extract, honey or maple syrup, and ground cinnamon. Mix well to combine all the ingredients evenly.

Step 5

Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the oats to sit for a minute to thicken further.

Step 6

Divide the cooked oats into bowls and top with your choice of fresh fruit and seeds.

Step 7

Serve warm and enjoy a healthy, nut-free breakfast!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1107.6 grams (1107.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	891

Total Fat 19.90g	26%
Saturated Fat 5.20g	26%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 24mg	8%
Sodium 1393mg	61%
Total Carbohydrate 150.40g	55%
Dietary Fiber 16.90g	60%
Total Sugars 83.40g
Protein 35.90g	72%

Vitamin D 240IU	1200%
Calcium 708mg	54%
Iron 6mg	31%
Potassium 1595mg	34%

*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: 19.4%

Protein: 15.5%

Carbs: 65.1%