How To Make The Best Oatmeal (No Added Sugar)

Do you usually opt for something warm for breakfast? This creamy and delicious sugar-free oatmeal is perfect for the mornings. With the variety of toppings, taste, and simplicity, this oatmeal will quickly become a go-to on your Daniel Fast.

Hot oatmeal is also great for any time of the day when you're looking for something more filling to eat but don't want to spend extra time in the kitchen.

Hemp Seeds and/or Peanut Powder can be added in for a protein boost. This recipe uses Chia Seeds, which also have protein and lots of fiber.

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Prep Time 1 min

Cook Time 4 mins

Total Time 5 mins

Cooking Method: Stove Top

Courses: Breakfast

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 1

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Dietary: sugar free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Description

Treat yourself with oatmeal that is not just nutritious, satisfying, and filling, but also quick and easy to make using, nut milk, oats, chia seeds, spices, chopped fruits, and best of all, no added sugar.

Ingredients

1/2 cup quick oats
1 cup water
1/2 cup milk
1 cinnamon stick (optional--use 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon if not using a cinnamon stick)
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp fresh nutmeg (grated)
1-2 tbsp raisins (or more based on preference)
1 bay leaf (optional)
1/2 of a banana (chopped)
1 tbsp chia seeds

Optional Add-ins

hint of salt
1 tsp ground flaxseed
1 tbsp peanut powder

Toppings

Sliced Banana/Blueberries/Sliced strawberries/Peach/Nuts

Instructions

1
Place 1 cup of water, the cinnamon stick, a bay leaf in a medium-size saucepan and turn the heat to high.
2
After the water starts boiling, reduce heat to low, and add in the Oats. Cook for 1 minute while stirring occasionally.
If it's too thick at any point, to prevent burning, start adding the milk.
3
Pour in milk and keep stirring as you add in the rest of ingredients, such as, chopped bananas, raisins, ground cinnamon and nutmeg.

Keep cooking for 2 more minutes, adding additional milk or hot water until consistency preference is reached.

Note

Old Fashioned Oats/Rolled Oats may be used if you prefer an oatmeal with more texture, however, please add about 2 more minutes to the cook time.
The Oatmeal will become thick and creamy with every minute that goes by, whether on or off stove due to how quickly and easily it absorbs liquid. If I'm not drinking right away, I always add additional milk and stir before heating up in microwave (I do this with leftovers as well).
Recommended Fruit Toppings: Raspberry, sliced strawberries, sliced bananas, sliced peaches, blueberries, nuts, etc.

Keywords: hot oats, oatmeal, sugar-free, quick oats