Description
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal is a warm, wholesome breakfast that combines sweet apples and fragrant cinnamon, providing a delightful start to your day in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 large fresh apple, diced (Fuji or Honeycrisp recommended)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (adjust to taste)
- A pinch of salt
- ¼ cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine rolled oats and milk. Bring to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally.
- Once thickened slightly, stir in diced apples and ground cinnamon. Cook for 5-7 minutes until apples are soft.
- Add maple syrup or honey and mix well; adjust sweetness to preference.
- Serve in bowls, optionally topping with nuts and an extra sprinkle of cinnamon.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute steel-cut oats for added texture, or mix in dried cranberries for a festive twist.
- For creamier oatmeal, consider adding yogurt after cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg