Description
Bold, wholesome, and cozy—this Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal brings comforting fall flavors to your breakfast table with spiced sautéed apples, creamy oats, and nostalgic warmth.
Ingredients
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
2 cups unsweetened almond milk
1 medium apple (Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji), diced
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla bean
½ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
1–2 teaspoons maple syrup or ½ mashed ripe banana
1 tablespoon chia seeds or flax meal (optional)
1 teaspoon coconut oil or butter
Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
1. Heat a nonstick saucepan over medium heat and melt the coconut oil.
2. Add diced apples and sprinkle cinnamon. Sauté 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly caramelized.
3. Pour in almond milk and bring mixture to a gentle boil.
4. Stir in oats and reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 8–10 minutes, stirring frequently.
5. Once oats thicken, fold in vanilla, mashed banana or maple syrup, and nutmeg if using.
6. Remove from heat, let sit 3 minutes. Top with extra apples and a splash of milk if preferred.
7. Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
For added protein, stir in a spoonful of vanilla Greek yogurt or high-protein shake.
Try topping with pecans, granola, or dried cranberries.
Store leftovers in airtight glass jars for up to 5 days—just reheat with a splash of milk.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: apple oatmeal, fall breakfast, cinnamon oats, healthy oatmeal