Are you looking for another way to switch up your morning bowl of oats?! This maple walnut oatmeal bowl is the recipe for you. The cinnamon and maple create a warm and cozy breakfast that will keep you satisfied all morning. This recipe is naturally sweetened and has an UBER creamy texture and taste. I love the nutty crunch from the walnuts that make this recipe’s flavors deeper and warmer. This is my GO-TO in autumn!
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What do I need to make this maple walnut oatmeal?
The ingredient list for this recipe is simple. You will simply need oats, maple syrup, walnuts, and some staple items. Salt is a key staple component in oatmeal. A lot of people never add salt to their oats because they do not want salty oatmeal. I used to do the same thing! Then I found out that adding salt is the KEY for maintaining a depth of flavor. Without salt in savory dishes, they taste bland. The same thing happens if you do not use salt in “sweet” recipes. Using just a small amount will not make you taste salt, but it will bring out all the other flavors.
In this recipe and most of my oatmeal recipes, I use rolled oats. However, if you only have quick oats or instant oats, that will work too! Just cook according to its packaged directions and follow the rest of my steps.
Can I make this oatmeal vegan or gluten-free?
Absolutely! Just make sure to use vegan protein powder. If you are gluten-free, just use gluten-free certified oats, and this dreamy breakfast is immediately catered to your needs!
Maple Walnut Oatmeal
Ingredients
- ½ cup old-fasioned oats any type of oats will work! *See notes
- ½ cup almond milk unsweetened (any nut milk or cow's milk will work)
- ½ cup water
- ½ tsp vanilla extract optional
- 1 pinch salt
- ½ scoop protein powder I use vanilla flavored powder!
- ½-1 tbsp pure maple syrup plus more for topping!
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ cup walnuts
Instructions
- Add all ingredients besides the protein powder and walnuts into a small pot.
- Cook on medium heat, stirring frequently. Once it starts to boil, set a time for about 3-5 minutes. Cooking the oatmeal for longer makes your oatmeal so much more creamy!
- In a small dish, put your protein powder and about 2 Tbsp of water or milk and whisk or shake to combine. * Making your protein powder into a smooth consistency before adding it to our hot oats will ensure we do not have lumps or curdling!*
- Once oatmeal is cooked to your preference, add the protein powder mixture. Stir until everything is combined, smooth, and creamy.
- Next, pour your cozy oatmeal into a bowl and top it with walnuts. Drizzle with some extra maple syrup and milk or cream if desired before serving!
Notes
Let me know how much you loved this cozy, autumn-inspired maple walnut oatmeal below!
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