Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Apple cinnamon oatmeal is a cozy, warm, and delicious breakfast recipe. Start your day with this classic oatmeal. It is made with old fashioned rolled oats, milk, sautéed apples, pecans, honey, and a hint of cinnamon.

I love having a bowl of warm oatmeal on colder mornings. Apple cinnamon oatmeal is my all time favorite oatmeal as it is so easy to make and will be ready in under 15 minutes! 

Who doesn’t like breakfast that tastes like apple pie? A much healthier apple pie in breakfast form 🙂

Apple Cinnamon oatmeal is a healthy breakfast packed with loads of fiber and nutrients. Oatmeal is hearty, satisfying, and provides good energy to start your day. This recipe can be made vegan just by adding maple syrup, brown sugar, or any dairy-free milk/water. Isn’t it simple?

This easy oatmeal is made on a stovetop but you can cook the oats in the microwave just before eating. You can sauté apples on a stovetop ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator for convenience.

You can make a single serving of oatmeal just by reducing the amount into half or make a big batch for a meal prep by doubling or tripling the recipe ingredients. Enjoy this oatmeal warm or cold as per your preference. 

If you are looking to add some protein in this bowl, you can add a scoop of protein powder and skip adding honey in the recipe. The possibilities are endless!

Ingredients

• Apple
• Rolled oats
• Pecans
• Milk
• Cinnamon powder
• Honey
• Salt

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Step By Step Recipe

Sautéed Apples

Heat a pan to medium low heat. Add the apples, 3 tsp honey, ½ tbsp water, and sauté, stirring occasionally. 

Cook the apples until they have softened for about 5 minutes. 

Next, sprinkle some cinnamon powder, add halved pecans, mix everything well, and turn off the heat. Set the apples aside.

Oatmeal

In a medium saucepan, add the oats, milk, and ½ cup water. Cook the oats on medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. You may add more milk or water for more liquid in the oatmeal.

Remove the ingredients from the heat, add a pinch of salt, 1 tsp honey, chopped pecans, and mix the oatmeal well. 

Transfer and divide the oatmeal to the serving bowls. Add the sautéed apples into each bowl over the oatmeal and serve. You can mix some of the apples in the oatmeal and top with the rest. 

Tips For Making Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

• For every ½ cup of oats add between ¾ cup to 1 cup liquid for making the oatmeal. If you are cooking them in the microwave, make sure to take a larger bowl and add ½ to ¾ cup liquid. Cook them in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds. 

• You can completely skip adding milk in the recipe and simply add some water. 

• For adding a protein dose in the recipe, add a scoop of protein powder and skip adding honey in the apples and oatmeal. 
• If you want to store sautéed apples for a long time, make sure to add a few drops of lemon juice while cooking them. 

Variations

• Use any type of milk like oat milk, almond milk, or soy milk in the recipe – I have used 1% milk. 
• Add maple syrup or brown sugar instead of honey in the recipe.
• Use almonds or walnuts instead of pecans. Add some dried cranberries, raisins, or chopped dates in the recipe.
• Add pumpkin spice instead of cinnamon powder in the oatmeal.

How To Store Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal?

You can easily store the oatmeal in a sealed jar or in an airtight glass container for 4 days. 
Sauté apples in a big batch and store them in an airtight container for 7-8 days in the refrigerator by adding a few drops of lemon juice while cooking them.

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