Description
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal is a warm, comforting, and wholesome breakfast that combines sweet apples, fragrant cinnamon, and creamy oats to provide a nutritious start to your day. Packed with fiber, natural sweetness, and aromatic spices, this simple recipe is quick to prepare and easily customizable, making it perfect for busy mornings or leisurely weekends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups milk or plant-based milk (almond, soy, oat)
- 1 to 2 fresh apples, diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Optional Sweeteners
- 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
Optional Add-ins
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseeds
- Chopped walnuts or pecans (to taste)
- A pinch of nutmeg or ground ginger
- Dried cranberries or raisins (to taste)
- Nut butter or protein powder (1 tablespoon)
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Wash and dice the apples into bite-sized chunks. For a softer texture, lightly sauté them in a pan with a sprinkle of cinnamon until tender.
- Cook the Oats: In a saucepan, combine rolled oats, your choice of milk, and a pinch of salt over medium heat. Stir occasionally and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Incorporate Apples and Cinnamon: Once the oats begin to thicken, stir in the diced or sautéed apples along with ground cinnamon. Continue cooking for 5 to 7 minutes until creamy and well combined.
- Sweeten and Season: Add maple syrup or honey to taste and stir in vanilla extract if using to deepen the flavor.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour oatmeal into bowls and add optional toppings like nuts, seeds, extra apple slices, or nut butter for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use freshly ground cinnamon for a stronger aroma and richer flavor.
- Choose crisp apple varieties such as Honeycrisp or Fuji to hold their texture during cooking.
- Adjust the sweetness gradually to suit your taste.
- Soaking oats overnight softens them and reduces morning cooking time.
- Cook on medium to low heat to prevent sticking or burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg