Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal {healthy, gluten free, vegan, low fat}

Apple Cinnamon has always been my favorite flavor of oatmeal, but the little packets are loaded with refined sugar and not as healthy as this homemade version. When this oatmeal is cooking, your kitchen will smell like fall! And the flavors work together beautifully to create a delicious, healthy meal you'll want to make over and over again!

Oatmeal is loaded with healthy carbs and fiber, and it boasts a lot of benefits for your heart, including lowering cholesterol. And it keeps you feeling full longer than a bowl of cereal.

This oatmeal recipe tastes warm and delicious when cooked on the stovetop, but it can also be made as overnight oats and served cold!

Ingredients:

• ½ cup chopped honey crisp apple (or apple of your choice)
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ cup gluten free rolled oats
• ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 serving collagen peptides or unflavored plant protein powder (optional)

Stovetop Directions:

Place chopped apple, maple syrup, and cinnamon in a medium saucepan, and turn heat to medium low, and stir often for 5 minutes until apples have softened

Add almond milk and oats and stir to combine, cook another 5 minutes, stirring often

Stir in protein powder and serve!

Overnight Oats Directions:

Add all ingredients to a bowl or mason jar and stir to combine. Refrigerate overnight and stir before serving!