Description
A warm and cozy apple oatmeal recipe perfect for chilly winter mornings. Made with wholesome oats, fresh apples, and warming spices, it’s a comforting and healthy breakfast option.
Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups water or milk (or a mix of both)
- 1 medium apple, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chopped nuts or dried fruits for topping (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring water or milk to a boil.
- Stir in oats, chopped apple, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are tender and the mixture thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and maple syrup or honey if using.
- Let sit for a minute to thicken further, then serve hot with desired toppings.
Notes
- You can use any apple variety you like, though sweeter apples work best.
- Adjust the sweetness to taste by increasing or omitting the sweetener.
- For creamier oatmeal, use all milk instead of water.
- Add flaxseed, chia seeds, or protein powder for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
