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This apple cinnamon oatmeal is spiced, sweet, warm and filling. It’s gluten-free and vegetarian.
What’s better than a regular, wholesome breakfast? One rich in warm flavors, sweetness, and soft and crunchy bites for some texture! This apple cinnamon oatmeal, that’s what!
Rich in fiber, loaded with protein, and with enough iron to kick-start your day, this cinnamon-flavored apple oatmeal is a breakfast you would love having every morning, especially when it’s chilly outside.
If you’re craving apple pie in the morning, then this is the healthiest alternative for you! Diced apples, creamy texture, and crunchy walnuts on top to seal the taste on a high note.
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Ingredients You’ll Need
Butter (2 tbsp) – Feel free to substitute with vegan butter if following a plant-based diet.
Apple, cored and chopped (1 medium) – Go for Gala, Honey Crisp, or Granny Smith.
Water (1.5 cup)
Rolled oats (1 cup) – Rolled oats will work best here.
Honey (1 tbsp) – Agave nectar, maple syrup, or something sugar-free will also do.
Cinnamon (1/2 tsp) – Spices are what make this oatmeal bowl delicious.
Nutmeg (1/2 tsp) – You can skip it if you have none.
TOPPINGS
Pecans/walnuts – A crunchy nutty topping will work so well with the softness of the apples.
Chopped apple – Want to take it up a notch? Add some extra apple chunks on top of the oatmeal, too.
Honey/maple syrup – A drizzle of honey, maple syrup, or another sweetener will give a nice finish on top.
Seeds – Add sunflower, flax, or pumpkin seeds on top for even more crunchy bites.
Grated chocolate – I love adding a touch of chocolate to my oatmeal, so I suggest you grate some over.
How to Make Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
Step 1. Grab a saucepan and place it over medium-high heat. When heated, add the butter and the chopped apples there.
Step 2. Allow the apples and butter to cook together for about five minutes until the apples soften a bit.
Step 3. Pour the water over the apples, and add the honey, rolled oats, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
Step 4. Give the mixture a nice stir, then lower the heat and cook on low for five more minutes.
Step 5. Transfer to a bowl and top with the apples, chocolate, honey, seeds, and nuts. Enjoy!
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Pin ItToppings You Can Use
The best thing about oatmeal is that you can top it with whatever you crave. And it will still make total sense in terms of flavor and texture.
You can add:
- Chocolate chips, chunks (grated or even melted)
- Chopped or ground nuts
- Seeds
- Coconut flakes
- Fresh, frozen, or dried fruits
- Cocoa powder
- Dusting sugar
- Spices
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Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 medium apple cored and chopped
- 1.5 cup water
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
Toppings
- Pecans/walnuts
- Chopped apple
- Honey/maple syrup
- Seeds
- Grated chocolate
Instructions
- Heat up a saucepan to medium-high heat, add in the butter, and then chop the apple. Let it cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add in the water, rolled oats, honey, cinnamon and nutmeg. Give them a good mix and let it simmer for 5 minutes on low heat.
- Serve immediately with your favorite toppings.
Recipe Video
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
For those of us with high blood sugar I would suggest eliminating the honey and add a tsp of monkfruit or stevia. (gotta lose that sugar wherever we can) or do without a sweetener altogether. I never sweeten my oatmeal and don’t miss it. you could also decrease the saturated fat by using just 1 Tbsp of butter and 1 Tbsp of coconut oil.
Hello Linda, nice suggestions!
What metric is 1.5 of water pls? Is this ml??
1.5 cup of water is around 350ml