Cozy Fall Breakfast: Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Recipe
This easy Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal is made on the stovetop and is creamy, lightly sweet and cinnamon-y, and loaded with chunks of cooked fresh apples. It’s the perfect cozy fall breakfast.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 medium apples, any kind
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 cups milk (whole milk or preferred)
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or brown sugar, to taste
Instructions
1. Peel, core, and chop the apples into 1/2-inch pieces.
2. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
3. Add apples and cinnamon; cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened.
4. Add milk, oats, and salt; stir and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 6–8 minutes until oats are soft and mixture thickens.
6. Stir in maple syrup or brown sugar to taste. Serve warm.
Notes
• Apples will continue to soften with the oats; don’t overcook them in the first step.
• Store leftovers in the fridge for 3–4 days in an airtight container.
• Reheat with a splash of milk or water to restore creaminess.
• Use any apples you like—Honeycrisp and Fuji are great.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 551
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 55mg