This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Van’s International Foods. The opinions and text are all mine.
Just the easy breakfast recipe you need to start your day right! Cinnamon Crunch Oatmeal that tastes decadent, is gluten free & vegan, made with whole grains, and has a fun sweet crunch!
Really though, if it were up to me, breakfast would be the only meal allowed 😉 I live by the old saying, “breakfast is the most important meal of the day,” wholeheartedly! Since I do most of my workouts right when I wake-up, I am ravenous by breakfast time. Breakfast has to be filling and wholesome, plus it needs to be carb-focused and sweet! I’ll never be a savory breakfast girl, as you know, and I always needs some sweetness to satisfy my taste buds in the morning. There is no other way to get me to start the day off right!
I also love some texture and crunch. That’s why you never see me with a smoothie in my hand. I’ll take some cereal and an unripe pear, thank you very much! I even wait to have my morning coffee until about 10-11 am. Maybe it’s because I chug 24 ounces of water before breakfast that turns me off to any more liquids for a while! Whatever works, right? We all have our breakfast quirks! But I think that just adds to the charm and magic of breakfast and why I love it so much!
Of course, I want to start my day fun, but also nutritious and delicious! Luckily Van’s Foods has some fabulous gluten-free products to bring all that together! Like the Cinnamon Heaven Cereal I got at my local Meijer (try it yourself with this $1.00 off coupon!) It’s made with wholegrain gluten-free oats, brown rice, millet, quinoa, and amaranth (plus that hefty dose of cinnamon!) I didn’t want to just have a bowl of cereal though; breakfast should be fun, but nutritious, and easy to make. If you tend to skip breakfast, you’re losing out on your morning fuel for productivity!
I have you covered with this recipe! You won’t be leaving here without a great new gluten-free breakfast to try that’s fun, delicious, simple, and wholesome. It’s just what you need in the morning to get out the door and knock down those daily tasks with focus and motivation! This is great for kids and adults! Cinnamon CRUNCH Oatmeal! The name and flavor gives it a kid-approved seal, while the wholesome nutrition gets a thumbs up from parents and adults. But really, who turns down a warm cozy breakfast porridge in the winter? No one!
Cinnamon Crunch Oatmeal
- ½ Cup Gluten-Free Quick Oats
- 1 Cup Non-Dairy Milk
- 2 TB Unsweetened Applesauce
- ½ Tsp Cinnamon
- ¼ Tsp Pure Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract
- Add Ins:
- ¼ Cup + 2 TB Cinnamon Heaven Gluten-Free Cereal
- 2 Tsp Date Syrup
- In a microwave safe bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Mix and cook for 2-3 minutes depending on your microwave instructions.
- Remove the bowl and add in ¼ cup of the cereal, mix, and then top the bowl with the last 2 tablespoons of cereal and drizzle on the date syrup.
I think this deserves a very big “GOOD MORNING”! Everything you want and nothing you don’t. I’m telling you, anything with cinnamon (my obsession) and cereal (my other obsession) will give you magic powers for the day! I’ve also said before that I should turn gluten-free/allergy-free food blog into a gluten-free/allergy-free BREAKFAST food blog…and that may just happen one day 😉 Until then, I’ve always got your back if you need some breakfast inspiration to fuel your day!
So tell me:
+ What’s your current favorite breakfast? Mine comes in waves…it’s always changing!
+ If you don’t eat breakfast, why is that?
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Looks so yummy!!
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It looks so good!!
Bethany recently posted…Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Shortbread Bites
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Your Cinnamon Crunch Oatmeal looks fantastic!
Miz Helen recently posted…Slow Cooker Cajun Red Beans and Rice
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This is a perfect way to start the day. Heading to Meijer later, this will be in my cart! Thanks.
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Perfect! Enjoy!
One of the things I miss from before going gluten-free was crunchy cereal. I love crunchy things. And like you, I have a good workout in the morning, so by the time breakfast rolls around, I need some sustenance! I stopped going down the cereal aisle as I just assumed I wouldn’t find vegan & gluten-free cereal – I’ll have to give this a try.
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Looks great – I eat breakfast every single day and am always looking for creative, new things besides my old standbys like oatmeal and fruit.
Shelley
I hope you give this one a go!
Oooh, this looks really good! Always happy to find a great gluten-free recipe.
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HI Rebecca.
I agree that breakfast is definitely an the most important meal of the day and eating a healthy one such as this recipe you have provided sure would start your day out with a boost.
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What a great way to start the day! Love Cinnamon Crunch and Oatmeal!
Serena {Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch} recently posted…Chocolate Almond Cherry Granola Bars
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i grew up having cinnamon toast crunch, so this totally reminds me of that! Great recipe!
Anjali @ Vegetarian Gastronomy recently posted…Chocolate Covered Banana-Chocolate Ice Cream Bites (Vegan) + Valentine’s Day Menu
Fantastic!
I never thought of adding cereal as a topping, but I know I’d love that added crunch!
A little crunch always makes things better 😉
I love your twist!
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You had me at cinnamon. I just love everything with cinnamon. This is a perfect way to start a good day!
Cristina recently posted…DIY love coupons
Haha, me too!
Love the combo and this cereal!
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I actually need a new favorite breakfast and this could be it! I’ve never thought to put cereal on oatmeal – what a great textural idea.
Alisa @ Go Dairy Free recently posted…Easy Weekday Plant-Based Meal Plan + Printable Shopping List!
Haha, no more decision fatigue!
I’ve never thought about putting cereal on my oatmeal, but I bet this is delicious and delivers a real fun crunch!!
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Gotta have them both!
Perfect way to start a day. love this kind of breakfast!
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Fantastic! Definitely a fabulous way to start the day!
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Oh my! This looks delicious!
Thank you!
I do not have enough breakfast recipes. Thanks!
No one ever can!
As a kid, cinnamon toast crunch was my favorite. I don’t eat that sugary stuff now, but this could be a game changer!
Emily | OatandSesame recently posted…Pink Tacos to Celebrate Valentine’s Day
Haha, I don’t think I ever really had that cereal actually 😛
That drizzle!
Yea, sure.
Wow! I love the tasty combination! Will have to try it sometime. Thanks for the recipe 🙂
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I hope you enjoy!
Love cinnamon and crunch and oatmeal!!
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Win, win, win!
Date syrup + cinnamon cereal!?! YES PLEASE!
Casey the College Celiac recently posted…8 Gluten Free Desserts for One to Celebrate Single Awareness Day
Haha, seemed the best option!
I love the combination of wholesome oatmeal and crunchy gluten free cereal!
Laura @PetiteAllergyTreats recently posted…Dairy Free Twix Fudge Bars (Gluten Free Vegan)
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This looks delicious, currently one of my breakfast cravings is oatmeal, so this will be perfect! Love the crunchy aspect!
Amanda recently posted…Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash
Porridge is always good!
This looks like exactly my kind of breakfast– love the mix of textures!
Courtney recently posted…Mocha Candy
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Yum this sounds like a deliciously crunchy way to start the day!
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This is one of the tastiest, easiest, special breakfast’s that I have found!
Well, thank you!
This looks like a great and delicious way to start the day. Yay for nostalgia in a healthy way!
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Yea, thanks, Chandice!
Don’t let me sit down alone with a bowl of these. Thank you for the Van’s coupon!
Alexa recently posted…Pink Beet Icing and Sugar Sprinkles
Haha 😉
Oatmeal is ALWAYS my breakfast of choice so you know I’m all about this cinnamon beauty! First things first, I need to find that cereal!
rachel @ Athletic Avocado recently posted…Healthy Birthday Cake Granola {Vegan + Gluten-free}
Yes!! It is a good one!
I always try and get some cinnamon in my diet every day, and this is a fabulous way to get it out of the gate!
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I’m not a fan of cinnamon but you got me at glutton free. I’m trying more and more glutton free recipes these days and loving them.
Aish Das-Padihari recently posted…Ras Malai Cream Cake
How can you not like cinnamon!? And it’s gluten.
I have been looking for a gluten-free cereal, this one looks great, thanks for sharing.
Pretty Patel recently posted…Bombay grilled sandwich – Indian street food
This one is simple and delicious!
I am a huge breakfast person and I love that cereal!! Can’t wait to make this!
Perfect! Breakfast is the best!
I love Van’s waffles, but I haven’t tried their cereal. Looks delicious in your recipe!
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day recently posted…Rasta Pasta (Caribbean Vegan)
Their cereals are delish!
I didn’t know Vans made a cinnamon cereal. Can’t wait to find it.
Chrystal @ Gluten-Free Palate recently posted…Gluten-Free Mexican Hot Chocolate Cupcakes
Where have you been? Haha! It’s your gluten-free duty to try it!
What a great idea to add a little crunch to oatmeal! Can’t wait to try it!
Gotta have that crunch to start the day!
My husband would love this! Such a fun idea as oatmeal!
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish recently posted…Easy Grain Free Chocolate Cake {Paleo + Real Food}
Haha, alright, thanks!
I always have the same thing for breakfast during the week but this cereal looks tasty, I’ll have to give it a try!
Mary Ellen @ VNutrition recently posted…Vegan Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Time to change up breakfast!
Sounds/looks absolutely delicious! Just pinned this 🙂
Thank you so much!
I miss cinnamon so much (my son is allergic to it!)
Love that you mix applesauce into your oats! Totally going to try that.
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That is a tragedy!
I know, right?
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Van’s Cinnamon Crunch is one of our favorites here. I’ve never used it on oatmeal, but I have added it to my So Delicious yogurt.
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It is so delightfully cinnamony!
Oh my gosh, this is two of my boyfriend’s favorite things! He’s going to love this. 🙂
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Haha, I KNOW he will 😉
This is such a great idea. It’s the best of both worlds 🙂
Yes it is! 😉
This sounds sooo yummy! I love cinnamon!
It is the best 🙂 Thank you!
What a clever idea!
Thanks!
I’m loving the crunchy and textures of this delicious breakfast bowl. And cinnamon! So good.
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I’m like you – give me all the cinnamon and cereal! This definitely fits my taste buds. And not eat breakfast? Never!
Haha, yes! A cinnamony cerealy breakfast is a MUST!
This looks amazing! Definitely making!
I hope you enjoy!