Description
This comforting Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal recipe is a cozy and delicious way to start your day. Made on the stovetop, it combines tender cooked apples, warm cinnamon, creamy milk, and hearty rolled oats sweetened with pure maple syrup for a naturally sweetened, wholesome breakfast that’s satisfying and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Oatmeal Base
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- pinch of salt
Apple Cinnamon Mixture
- 2 medium apples, any kind
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Sweetener
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (or brown sugar, adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Peel and core the apples, then chop them into ½-inch pieces or your preferred size.
- Cook Apples with Cinnamon: In a medium (3-quart) saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped apples and cinnamon, stirring to combine. Cook while stirring occasionally until the apples begin to soften, about 4 to 5 minutes. Avoid overcooking to prevent mushiness, since the apples will continue softening later.
- Add Milk and Oats: Pour in the milk, add the rolled oats and a pinch of salt, stirring everything together. Increase heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Watch closely to prevent the milk from boiling over.
- Simmer Oatmeal: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer the oatmeal, stirring occasionally, until the oats are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. This should take approximately 6 to 8 minutes.
- Sweeten and Serve: Stir in the maple syrup, then serve the oatmeal warm for a cozy breakfast.
Notes
- Store leftover oatmeal in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a splash of milk or water if the oatmeal is too thick.
- For larger batches, use a bigger pot and increase cooking time as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1 cup)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
