Description
A comforting and nutritious breakfast recipe for Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal cooked on the stovetop. This hearty dish is perfect for chilly mornings, offering a delightful blend of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
Oatmeal:
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups milk or water (or a mix of both)
Apple Mixture:
- 1 medium apple (peeled and diced)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Optional Toppings:
- Chopped nuts
- Raisins
- Extra apple slices
- Drizzle of honey or milk
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the oats, milk (or water), diced apple, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and a pinch of salt.
- Remove from heat and let sit for 1 minute before serving.
- Spoon into bowls and top with your favorite toppings like chopped walnuts, raisins, or a drizzle of honey.
- Serve warm.
Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are soft and creamy and the apples are tender.
Notes
- For softer apples, sauté them in a bit of butter before adding to the oats.
- Use steel-cut oats for a chewier texture but increase cook time accordingly.
- You can double the recipe for meal prep and store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
