Description
Start your day with a bowl of apple cinnamon oatmeal, where the sweet aroma of baked apples and warm spices fills your kitchen. This hearty dish combines creamy rolled oats and tender fruit, creating a comforting breakfast that’s quick to prepare. Perfect for lazy weekends or busy mornings, this delightful meal is both delicious and nutritious, promising to be a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups milk (or dairy alternative)
- 2 medium fresh apples, diced (Fuji or Honeycrisp recommended)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (to taste)
- ¼ cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans, optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and dice the apples into small cubes.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine rolled oats with milk. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Fold in the diced apples and sprinkle cinnamon. Continue stirring occasionally until the mixture thickens.
- After about 5 minutes, add honey or maple syrup to taste, blending until smooth.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until desired consistency is reached. Serve hot with optional nuts on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider including a splash of vanilla extract or a pinch of nutmeg. Swap out apples for pears if you prefer a different taste. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge; reheat gently on the stove with extra liquid if needed.