Description
This healthy apple cinnamon oatmeal recipe delivers the comforting flavors of apple pie in a wholesome and nourishing breakfast. Made with rolled oats, fresh apples, cinnamon, and your choice of milk, it’s a warm, cozy start to the day that’s easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Oatmeal Base
- 2 cups milk of choice
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 tsp salt
Fruit and Flavorings
- 1 apple, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Optional handful of raisins
- Sugar or sweetener of choice, to taste
Toppings (Optional)
- Additional cinnamon, nuts, seeds, or fresh fruit as desired
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients. In a medium pot, add the milk, rolled oats, peeled and chopped apple, cinnamon, salt, sugar or sweetener, and raisins if using. Stir gently to mix all ingredients together.
- Bring to a Boil. Place the pot on the stovetop over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
- Simmer and Cook. Reduce the heat to low-medium and let the oatmeal cook, stirring frequently to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot. Continue cooking until the mixture thickens and the oats are tender, about 7-10 minutes.
- Add Toppings and Serve. Once the oatmeal has reached your desired consistency, remove it from heat. Add additional toppings if desired, such as nuts or fresh fruit, then serve warm.
- Store Leftovers. Allow any leftover oatmeal to cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container. Refrigerate and consume within five days for best freshness.
Notes
- You can use any milk variety, including dairy, almond, oat, or soy, to suit your dietary preferences.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar or choosing a natural sweetener like honey or maple syrup.
- For a thicker oatmeal, reduce the milk slightly or cook a little longer to evaporate excess liquid.
- Peeling the apple is optional; leaving the peel on adds fiber and texture.
- This recipe serves 2 but can be easily scaled up for more servings.
