Best Oatmeal Recipe (Vegan & GF)

Here’s the very best oatmeal recipe that we make every day, vegan and plant based with tasty peanut butter and jelly toppings!

What do you really eat? People ask us that a lot. Well, Alex and I have eaten every single recipe on this website! (And many more that don’t make the cut.) But today we wanted to share something we eat on a regular basis. I actually make this recipe every single day. And that is not hyperbole, friends! I really do. Why? This best oatmeal recipe tastes incredible. It’s vegan so it’s a plant based way to start the day. AND it is full of plant based protein so it is seriously filling: you’re literally full for hours after you eat it.

What makes this the best oatmeal?

I know, oatmeal sounds deceptively easy to make. But it can come out too gummy, too bland, or take way to long. What’s the best way to make it at home? This is my soulmate oatmeal, the recipe I have memorized and could make in my sleep. Here are the features of this best vegan oatmeal.

Perfect chewy texture. Take note! This recipe is not the typical creamy texture, or soupy or gummy. The texture is chewy, much like our Toasted Oatmeal. It will surprise you if you’re a creamy oatmeal person, but it will also make you never go back.
Toasted oats. The oats are toasted in coconut oil to bring out their nutty flavor. It’s got just a hint of cinnamon and just enough salt.
Totally vegan / plant based. We revamped our toasted oatmeal to remove the butter and milk. And guess what? It’s just as good.
Best oatmeal toppings. The very best topping for oatmeal is peanut butter, in our minds! It packs it with plant based protein. And we added another feature…keep reading!

Why vegan oatmeal?

Oatmeal is a total powerhouse breakfast or lunch. (Honestly, I eat it for lunch most often!) Oats are packed with nutrients and protein. Plus, they’re easy to make vegan! Why do we care about vegan / plant based breakfasts? Well, we love eating mostly plant based recipes. And breakfast and lunch are a really easy place to do it! This best oatmeal recipe is a great way to dip your toe into plant based eating, if you’re looking to do so.

The best oatmeal toppings

It’s easy to use oatmeal toppings that are plant based, too! We topped this best oatmeal with our favorite toppings: all natural peanut butter and jelly! Here’s what we used, and a few more of our favorite toppings:

All natural peanut butter: try to find a brand with no added sugar.
Easy strawberry jam: This recipe is quick and easy to make, and results in a vegan jam that’s sweetened with maple syrup and a little tangy from lime zest. It’s SO good!
Other topping ideas: Roasted and salted pepitas, almonds, walnuts, almond butter, cashew butter, berries, apple slices, plain yogurt sweetened with maple syrup

Oats nutrition

There are lots of great things about eating this oatmeal recipe. According to the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, oats:

Are high in fiber
Can reduce the risk of heart disease
Can be helpful for weight control

This best oatmeal recipe is…

Vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan, plant-based, and dairy-free.