Looking for an easy healthy homemade oatmeal recipe you can rely upon every day of the year? Here you go! This yummy healthy oatmeal recipe is based on old-fashioned oats, dried fruits, nuts, seeds, and dark chocolate chips–things you can keep on hand all year long. This Healthy Trail Mix Homemade Oatmeal recipe is like taking a hike in the forest: just think about munching on those nuts, seeds, and dried fruits among a grove of aromatic pine trees while you’re digging into this vegan, gluten-free, nutritious oatmeal bowl. Make this 10-minute recipe for meal prep too: Dish up four servings of these healthy oat bowls, chill them in airtight containers, and then tote them along for grab-and-go breakfasts all week long. Kids will love this recipe, too!
I’m also answering a few of your top questions on oatmeal for you today.
Is oatmeal gluten-free?
The answer is yes! Oats are naturally a gluten-free grain. However, many oats are processed in the same facility as gluten-containing grains, so if you must avoid gluten for medical reasons, look for oats that are certified gluten-free to give you more assurance.
Are oats whole grain?
Yes, oats are always whole grain, whether you are buying old-fashioned (also called rolled oats) or steel cut oats. They use the entire kernel of the oat grain: germ, endosperm, and bran.
Description
If you’re looking for easy healthy homemade oatmeal recipes, look no further! This vegan, gluten-free Healthy Trail Mix Homemade Oatmeal features the goodness of oats, nuts, and seeds.
Oats:
Healthy trail mix topping:
- Place water and plant-based milk in a medium pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and add the oats and cinnamon. Stir well, then cook, stirring frequently until they are thickened and tender, about 5 minutes.
- Divide cooked oats among 4 bowls. Top each bowl with one-fourth of the walnuts, sunflower seeds, coconut, cranberries, figs, and chocolate chips.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
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