Vegan Spiced Apple Crisp Oatmeal

Spiced Apple Crisp Oatmeal is the perfect fall breakfast. Warming spices like cardamom, clove, and cinnamon are cozy and soothing for the colder months while canned coconut milk adds a luscious creaminess to the oats. Seasonal and nourishing, not to mention delicious, this vegan steel-cut oat porridge is a meal-prep friendly breakfast option.



For the oats:

For the apples:

For topping:


  1. In a large pot, bring the coconut milk and water to a boil.
  2. Add the oats, stir well, reduce the heat to low, and cover.
  3. Cook for 45-60 minutes or until the oats have thickened, stirring occasionally. If you want a thinner porridge, add a splash of hot water. If you want them thicker, cook for the full 60 minutes.
  4. While the oats cook, peel and chop or slice your apples.
  5. Heat the coconut oil in a frying pan over medium heat and add the apples, coconut sugar, maple syrup, and spices. Stir to coat the apples in the sugar and let them cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cook for longer if you like a softer apple. Remove from heat, add the vanilla extract, and set aside.
  6. Serve the oats with a scoop of caramelized apples an a handful of granola. Add more spices and a drizzle of nut butter if desired.