Warm Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal (Print version)

A comforting blend of oats, tender apples, and fragrant cinnamon for a warm breakfast boost.

# Ingredient List:

→ Grains

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

→ Dairy or Alternative

02 - 2 cups milk (dairy or unsweetened plant-based)

→ Fruit

03 - 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and diced

→ Sweetener & Spices

04 - 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
07 - Pinch of salt

→ Toppings (optional)

08 - 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans
09 - 2 teaspoons chia seeds
10 - Extra apple slices or a drizzle of maple syrup

# How To Make It:

01 - In a medium saucepan, combine milk, oats, diced apple, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), and salt.
02 - Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
03 - Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until oats are creamy and apples are tender.
04 - Stir in maple syrup or honey and adjust sweetness to taste.
05 - Divide into two bowls and top with nuts, chia seeds, extra apple slices, or a drizzle of maple syrup as desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • This recipe feels like a secret shared over a steaming bowl that warms you from the inside out
  • The blend of creamy oats with crisp apples and maple syrup quickly became my go-to for easy mornings
02 -
  • Using old-fashioned oats instead of quick oats keeps the texture just right and prevents mushiness
  • Adding the apple early in cooking softens it perfectly and infuses the oatmeal with natural sweetness
03 -
  • Toasting the oats briefly before adding the milk adds a wonderful nutty flavor
  • Simmer gently and stir often to avoid sticking and to create creaminess

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