Nothing starts the day better than a hot and healthy bowl of apple cinnamon oatmeal!
In this quick stovetop oatmeal recipe, rolled oats are simmered in a creamy mixture of brown sugar & spice with fresh apples. Top with with crunchy pecans before serving!
Oatmeal is packed with nutrition, antioxidants, fiber, and all the B-vitamin energy to get through the day!
An Easy Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Recipe
- Just 3 easy steps to prepare this breakfast recipe!Prepare a double batch at the beginning of the week to have healthy breakfasts all week long.Pop leftovers in a muffin tin and put them into the freezer for individual portions ready anytime.
Ingredients
Oats – Use old-fashioned oats (also called rolled oats). They have a firmer texture than quick oats. If you’d like to use steel-cut oats increase the liquid and cook them partway. Add the apples 15 minutes before they are ready so the apples don’t get mushy.
Milk – A splash of milk added to the cooking water adds a creamy texture to this oatmeal recipe. Non-dairy milk works perfecto too.
Add-Ins – Granny Smith is our first choice for how it holds its shape and adds a nice tart flavor. Raisins are added for sweetness but swap them out for cranberries (or other dried fruits) if you don’t love raisins.
Variations
Swap the granny smith apple for another kind of apple. Gala, fuji, honeycrisp, or your favorite apple will all work. Change the milk for a dairy-free milk, such as almond milk, and butter for coconut oil to make it vegan.
Oatmeal to Water Ratio
The following are the water:oats ratios. We substitute some of the water for milk for creamier oats but this is optional.
- For old Fashioned/Rolled Oats, use 1 cup water to 1/2 cup oats.
Add a topping of chopped pecans, sliced almonds, chopped walnuts, or mix in other dried fruit. For a touch of sweetness, try adding cinnamon sugar or topping with maple syrup or honey!
Frozen berries or frozen bananas are great to stir in before serving (and help cool the oatmeal to serve to kids!).
How to Make Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
Oatmeal is so warm and comforting, and it’s super easy to make a hot and healthy breakfast with this easy recipe. Top with nuts, whipped cream, extra brown sugar, fruit, or fruit preserves.
PRO TIP: Roast nuts (if using) in a skillet until they are barely browned and fragrant. This makes them extra crunchy and flavorful!
- Heat water, milk, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a saucepan per the recipe below.Once simmering, stir in the oats, apples, and raisins and let cook.Once thickened, stir in the butter and top with pecans.
Tips for Perfect Oatmeal
- Cook the oats in a combination of water and milk for a creamy consistency.Swap out the cinnamon for apple pie spice, pumpkin pie spice, or sprinkle in some nutmeg.For this recipe, it’s best to use old-fashioned (or rolled) oats. Quick oats or easy oats will become too soft.If your oatmeal thickens too much, stir in some milk, cream, or even applesauce to thin it out.The apples and raisins add more texture, but feel free to add nuts or coconut.
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Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
In the Microwave
Combine water, milk, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cook on high until it comes to a boil.
Add oats, apples, and raisins to the heated mixture. Stir and heat in the microwave for 3 to 5 minutes, until the oats absorb the liquid. Remove from microwave, stir, and add butter.
Use a combination of water and milk for a creamy consistency.
Non-dairy milk works just fine in this recipe.
Swap out the cinnamon for apple pie spice or pumpkin pie spice.
Use old-fashioned (or rolled) oats. Quick oats or easy oats will become too soft.
Stir frequently so the dairy doesn’t burn to the bottom of the pot.
If your oatmeal thickens too much, stir in some milk, cream, or even applesauce to thin it out.
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