Description
A heartwarming breakfast of cinnamon oatmeal topped with fresh apples, perfect for cozy mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 2 cups milk (or water)
- 1 apple (Granny Smith, Fuji, or Honeycrisp), grated or diced
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Honey or maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Gather all your ingredients and tools. Chop your apple into bite-sized pieces.
- Combine the oats and milk: In a medium saucepan, combine oats and milk. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Add the apples: Toss in the apple pieces as the oats thicken, about 5 minutes.
- Sweeten with spice: Stir in cinnamon and honey or syrup if desired. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
- Adjust consistency: Add a splash of milk if it’s getting too thick.
- Serve and garnish: Remove from heat, ladle into bowls, and add extra apple slices and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Notes
Feel free to adjust ingredients or add nuts for extra crunch. Oatmeal is versatile; try different fruits or spices!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: oatmeal, breakfast, cinnamon, apple, comfort food