Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Name: Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 2 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned, not instant); 3 cup water (for cooking oats); 1 cup milk (whole milk, or any milk of choice); 1 pcs apple (medium, cored and diced into small cubes); 1 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp brown sugar (packed, or maple syrup); 1 tsp cinnamon powder; 1 pinch salt; 0.5 tsp vanilla extract

RATING

0.0/5

TASTE SCORE

8/10

A warm, comforting bowl of creamy oatmeal studded with tender, sauteed apples and fragrant cinnamon. This simple stovetop breakfast comes together in under 15 minutes and fills the kitchen with the cozy scent of cinnamon and fruit. Perfect for chilly mornings when you need something hearty and wholesome.

PREP

COOK

10m

SERVES

1 CUP

292 cal

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

For 4 servings

2 cuprolled oats · old-fashioned, not instant3 cupwater · for cooking oats1 cupmilk · whole milk, or any milk of choice1 pcsapple · medium, cored and diced into small cubes1 tbspbutter2 tbspbrown sugar · packed, or maple syrup1 tspcinnamon powder1 pinchsalt½ tspvanilla extract

NUTRITION · PER SERVING

292

CALORIES · 1 CUP

Protein10g · 14%

Carbs47g · 64%

Fat8g · 25%

Fiber6g

Sugar13g

Saturated fat4g

Cholesterol8mg

Sodium65mg

Potassium344mg

Phosphorus242mg

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METHOD · 5 STEPS

saute · ~4 min
Sauté the apples in butter.
1.Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2.Add diced apple and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender and lightly golden, about 3 to 4 minutes.
3.Sprinkle with half the cinnamon and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
TIPDon't overcook the apples — they should soften but still hold their shape.
boil · ~3 min
Cook the oatmeal base.
1.Pour water and milk into the saucepan with the apples.
2.Stir in the rolled oats, brown sugar, salt, and remaining cinnamon.
3.Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then immediately reduce heat to low.
simmer · ~6 min
Simmer until thick and creamy.
Let the oatmeal simmer on low heat for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. The oats will absorb the liquid and turn soft and creamy.
TIPFor creamier oatmeal, stir frequently. For more texture, stir less.
mix · ~2 min
Finish with vanilla and rest.
Remove pan from heat. Stir in the vanilla extract. Cover and let the oatmeal sit for 2 minutes — this allows it to thicken to the perfect consistency.
TIPResting is the secret step — it turns good oatmeal into great oatmeal.
serve
Spoon into bowls and serve warm.
Divide the oatmeal between 4 bowls. Top with additional cinnamon or a drizzle of maple syrup if desired.

PRO TIPS

What to keep in mind.

6 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.

1
Use old-fashioned rolled oats for the creamiest texture; instant oats turn mushy.
2
Cut the apple into uniform 1/2-inch cubes so they cook evenly in the butter.
3
Sauté the apple just until tender and golden — about 3–4 minutes — to keep some bite.
4
For a richer flavor, swap half the water for an extra 1/2 cup of milk.
5
Stir the oatmeal gently and only occasionally during simmering to release starches for creaminess.
6
Let the oatmeal rest covered for 2 minutes off heat; this thickens it perfectly.

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