Oh hey, I'm here with yet another oatmeal recipe. What else is new, right? I just can't help it, you guys. Oatmeal is what I eat almost every single day so I can't help but create more and more new recipes. I love this Pineapple Vanilla Oatmeal! I wanted to call it "Pina Colada Oats" at first but that just didn't seem right so I decided on Pineapple Vanilla Oatmeal instead which perfectly describes this bowl of creaminess. There are basically no other hidden ingredients, it's just oats, pineapple, vanilla powder, and some almond milk.
I love using vanilla powder! It's literally ground vanilla beans and it's the best way to add vanilla flavor to your cooking. I don't really use vanilla extract because it can contain sugar and other unnecessary ingredients I'd rather avoid. Vanilla powder can get pricey but it's so amazing that it's just worth the extra money. Besides, it's much stronger than regular vanilla extract (as it's real pure vanilla) so you need much less of it so it lasts you longer. I can actually say I use vanilla powder almost every single day (as I do cacao powder but shhh) whether it's in oatmeal, baking, or smoothies, it's just too good not to!
It's kind of funny because I never really liked any vanilla flavored food as a kid. It wasn't until I tried the real deal that I fell in love with vanilla. Fun fact: the "vanilla flavor" in store bought products isn't actually vanilla at all, it's vanillin aka Phenolic aldehyde (YUM!! not). it can either be made "naturally" or synthetically which is a much cheaper way of doing it and that's what I suppose most brands with very cheap snacks and desserts choose. Eat the real thing, not a chemical compound.
Fun fact: the "vanilla flavor" in store bought products isn't actually vanilla at all (unless it specifically says "vanilla powder"), it's vanillin aka Phenolic aldehyde (YUM!! not). it can either be made "naturally" or synthetically which is a much cheaper way of doing it and that's what I suppose most brands with very cheap snacks and desserts choose. Eat the real thing, not a chemical compound.
I'm including a picture with my new favorite font aka the one I used for my logo because I just can't get enough of it. I'd like to get rid of the extremely long pins at the end of my posts in the future and replace them with a regular-sized picture with font (those long pins will still be there when you click the Pinterest button on the left side of the page but they won't be visible in the actual post). However, since those long pins are still the best performing pictures on Pinterest, I'm keeping them for now. :)
I think that's enough rambling for today so let's get cooking!
📖 Recipe
Pineapple Vanilla Oatmeal
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 1 1x
- Category: Breakfast
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond milk
- ½ cup oats
- 1 cup chopped pineapple (fresh or frozen)
- ½ tsp vanilla powder (or vanilla extract)
- ½ tsp coconut sugar or another sweetener (optional- for me, the pineapple makes it sweet enough)
Instructions
- In a small pot, bring the milk to a boil, add the oats and cook for about 1é minutes until thick and creamy.
- Add the pineapple, vanilla, and coconut sugar (if using) and mix to combine. Cook for a few more minutes to thaw and heat up the pineapple if it was frozen.
- Serve topped with berries, nut butter, or any other toppings you like.
Notes
You could add the pineapple at the beginning of the cooking to make it softer if you're using fresh pineapple. I tend to always use frozen which I find soft enough by just thawing it.
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Tine says
Looks like a great & healthy meal to start the day with! would you recommend coconut milk instead of almond (can't have anything with almonds) or would that make it be too coconutty? I loved your original name too by the way ;)
Veronika | thehealthfulideas says
Yes, you can totally use coconut milk, that would make it taste like pina colada even more! If you're using milk from the can, I'd do 1/2 cup milk & 1/2 cup water. :)
Erica Valentin says
Holy Yumm! This looks freaking amazing! I love oatmeal and this is one of the best looking ones I've seen!
Veronika | thehealthfulideas says
omg thank you so much!<3
Rorie says
I love this! It looks so delicious and healthy! Will definitely be making this. I also appreciate it's vegan :)
Veronika | thehealthfulideas says
Thanks Rorie! I'm glad you like it! :)
Leslie says
Yum, this looks delicious! I had oatmeal this morning and it would've been great with pineapple!
Veronika | thehealthfulideas says
Thanks, Leslie! I bet it was delicious anyway ;) I love adding fruit to my oatmeal, it's the best!<3
Meghan says
Ahhh this oatmeal looks amazing!!! I gotta make some tomorrow!!!
Veronika | thehealthfulideas says
It's always a good time for oatmeal, right? ;)
by breharne says
My gosh that looks divine! I had to pin it so I can attempt it myself!
Veronika | thehealthfulideas says
Thank you so much! :)
Jenna says
You always end up making oatmeal look gorgeous! I have to say you've got some serious oatmeal styling skills. :-)
Veronika | thehealthfulideas says
well, with the amount of oatmeal I make in a week, it almost comes natural haha thanks!
Bobbi says
This looks so good!! I've never thought of using pineapple!
Veronika | thehealthfulideas says
It's so delicious you have to try it! :)
Stephanie @ Lattes Lilacs & Lullabies says
This looks so delicious and colorful! I've never heard of vanilla powder, but I'll definitely be buying some. Thank you for this recipe! 💞
Veronika | thehealthfulideas says
Thanks Stephanie! Vanilla powder is a most have for me, so good! :)
Shannon Burlingame says
Wow such a creative combination! I never thought of adding pineapple to oatmeal but this looks so good! :)
Veronika | thehealthfulideas says
Thanks Shannon! <3
fati says
thank you for the recipe, looks so delicious. and thanks for the info, didn't know that there is a chemical substitute even for vanilla! another reason to make cakes at home!
Veronika | thehealthfulideas says
Happy to share! I didn't know that either until about a year ago! There is a chemical substitute for everything these days seems like.
Elizabeth @ Mom Always Knows says
Wow! Looks yummy, thanks for sharing! I will have to try! Thanks!
Blessings,
Veronika | thehealthfulideas says
Thanks, Elizabeth! :)
Emily • Raising Y'all says
I can't wait to try this! I love pineapple so much. It'll be so yummy in this dish!
Veronika | thehealthfulideas says
Yay! Hope you enjoy! :)
Clarissa says
This sounds so amazing! Pinning for this weekend <3
-Clarissa @ The View From Here
Veronika | thehealthfulideas says
Thanks Clarissa! :)
Jasmine Hewitt says
I love fresh fruit with oatmeal. never tried pineapple!
Veronika | thehealthfulideas says
You gotta try it, it's so good! <3
Chelsea Pearl says
Definitely pina colada oats at heart! Perfect for a daily taste of vacation.
Veronika | thehealthfulideas says
Yes! it reminds me of summer so much
Amanda says
Here it is bedtime, and I'm wishing it was time for breakfast! You always have the yummiest recipes and beautiful photos. I am looking forward to getting up in the morning, now!
Veronika | thehealthfulideas says
Thank you so much, Amanda! :)
Emily (@crunchymamascience) says
I would have never thought of putting pineapple and vanilla together! Great recipe :)
Veronika | thehealthfulideas says
its such a good oatmeal combo!
Jazz says
Your pictures are beautiful, as usual! I never would have thought to put pineapple in oatmeal but am going to try it now.
Veronika | thehealthfulideas says
Thanks, Jazz! So tasty it makes it taste like summer :)
Valerie says
This looks so good, going to give it a try!
-Valerie
http://www.styledmuse.com
Veronika | thehealthfulideas says
Let me know how it was :)
Kirsty says
I've never heard of Vanilla Powder before. This recipe sounds great. I've pinned it!!!
Veronika | thehealthfulideas says
It's so amazing, you have to try it! :)
Abra says
Ah! This looks so incredible! I want it right now :-)
Veronika | thehealthfulideas says
Thanks, Abra. You can, it only takes a few minutes :P