This apple cinnamon oatmeal makes the best cozy breakfast! It’s simple to make with brown sugar, cinnamon, and allspice.
Do the words apple cinnamon oatmeal make you first think of a packet of instant oatmeal? Turns out, it’s infinitely more delicious homemade! This oatmeal recipe is cozy and comforting, made with real fresh fruit and seasoned with brown sugar, cinnamon and a hint of allspice. When it comes to cozy healthy breakfasts, it’s king! We’re huge oatmeal fans over here, and this recipe is ideal for chunky sweaters and chilly mornings.
Ingredients for apple cinnamon oatmeal
We make a bowl of oatmeal every day (using this classic oatmeal recipe, the microwave version). But when we have time, we love to add apples and amp up the spices for a flavorful spin. Growing up, I used to love the apple cinnamon oatmeal packets, but something about them tasted, well, artificial. This version is bursting with pure, wholesome flavor, making this cozy bowl taste larger than life. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Salted butter or coconut oil
- Old Fashioned rolled oats
- Milk
- Apple
- Brown sugar
- Cinnamon and allspice
- Salt
- Vanilla extract
Tips for making apple cinnamon oatmeal
Apple stovetop it quick and simple! This method makes a big pot of creamy, chewy oats with 4 servings. Here’s what to do (or jump to the recipe below):
- Peel and dice the apple finely. The best way to incorporate the apple is peeled, which helps the texture meld into the oatmeal.
- Toast the oats first. This helps to bring out a nutty, intriguing flavor! Melt butter or coconut oil in a saucepan, then add the oats and toast for about 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant.
- Add seasonings and boil for 7 to 8 minutes. Heat over low heat, stirring, until tender and cooked through.
Topping ideas
How to serve this apple cinnamon oatmeal recipe? All you need are a few toppings to make it into a simple, easy breakfast recipe. Here are some ideas:
What would you add to your apple cinnamon oatmeal? Let us know in the comments below!
Oatmeal nutrition
Oatmeal is part of a healthy diet: it’s great for digestion and helps to keep you full all morning long! Here are a few of the main nutritional benefits of oats (source):
- Oats are high in plant based protein. 1 cup of raw oats have 11 grams protein. That’s about 20% of your daily need!
- Oats are high in fiber. 1 cup of raw oats have 8 grams of fiber, which is about 30% of the daily value.
- Oats are very filling: they may reduce appetite and help you eat less calories.
More oatmeal recipes
There’s an oatmeal recipe for every season! Here are a few more ways to make this cozy breakfast:
This apple cinnamon oatmeal recipe is…
Vegetarian and gluten-free. For vegan, plant-based and dairy-free, use oat milk and coconut oil.
Description
This apple cinnamon oatmeal makes the best cozy breakfast! It’s simple to make with brown sugar, cinnamon, and allspice.
- 1 tablespoon salted butter or coconut oil
- 1 cup Old Fashioned rolled oats (do not use instant oats or steel cut oats)
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 1 apple, peeled and finely diced
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon allspice
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Melt the butter or coconut oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the oats and toast for about 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant.
- Turn the heat to low and carefully pour in the water, milk, apple, brown sugar, cinnamon, allspice, salt and vanilla extract, stirring.
- Bring to a boil, then return heat to low and cook for 7 to 8 minutes until tender, then remove from the heat. Top with desired toppings and serve.
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Keywords: Apple cinnamon oatmeal,
