Quick Stovetop Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
Make this quick stovetop apple cinnamon oatmeal for a warm, comforting breakfast ready in under 20 minutes. It uses simple ingredients for a flavorful morning meal.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups water or milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 medium apple, diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional, for topping)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine the rolled oats, water or milk, diced apple, cinnamon, and salt in a medium saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the oats are creamy and the apples are tender. Stir frequently to prevent sticking.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. If using, stir in the brown sugar now.
- Divide the oatmeal into bowls. Drizzle with maple syrup before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, sauté the diced apples with half the cinnamon in a small amount of butter for 3 minutes before adding them to the oats while cooking.
- Use almond milk or oat milk for a dairy-free version.
- This recipe is a great base; add pecans or walnuts for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 0