Amazing 5-Minute apple cinnamon oatmeal
Make this easy stovetop apple cinnamon oatmeal for a warm and comforting breakfast. This recipe is quick to prepare and perfect for cozy mornings, featuring sweet apples and fragrant cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups water or milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 large apple, peeled and diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (plus extra for drizzling)
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1 tablespoon chopped pecans
Instructions
- Combine oats, water or milk, diced apple, cinnamon, maple syrup, and salt in a medium saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Reduce heat to low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the oats are creamy and the apples are tender.
- Remove from heat. If using, stir in chopped pecans.
- Divide the oatmeal into bowls. Drizzle extra maple syrup over the top before serving.
Notes
- For a thicker oatmeal, use less liquid.
- You can substitute brown sugar for maple syrup if you prefer.
- Prepare this recipe ahead of time and reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave.
- Use firm, sweet apples like Honeycrisp or Fuji for the best texture after cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 300
- Sugar: Approx. 12g
- Sodium: Approx. 50mg
- Fat: Approx. 5g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 58g
- Fiber: Approx. 8g
- Protein: Approx. 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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