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A bowl of warm oatmeal apple breakfast garnished with cinnamon.

Wholesome Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal

This wholesome cinnamon apple oatmeal is a comforting and nutritious breakfast, perfect for a chilly morning. Rolled oats are simmered to creamy perfection with tender, spiced apples.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 2 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy) or water
  • 1 medium apple (Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji recommended) peeled, cored, and diced
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey to taste
  • Pinch salt
  • 1 teaspoon butter or coconut oil optional, for sautéing apples
Optional Toppings
  • chopped walnuts
  • pecans
  • chia seeds
  • flax seeds
  • Greek yogurt a dollop

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Small skillet

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Combine oats, liquid, and salt in a saucepan, bring to a boil, then simmer for 5-7 minutes until creamy.
  2. Meanwhile, melt butter or coconut oil in a skillet, add diced apples and cinnamon, and sauté for 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
  3. Stir the sautéed apples into the cooked oatmeal, and mix in maple syrup or honey if desired.
  4. Ladle the oatmeal into a bowl, add optional toppings, and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, toast your oats lightly in the saucepan before adding the liquid. Adjust sweetness to your preference, and feel free to experiment with other fruits like pears or berries.