Quick Stovetop Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
Prepare a warm and comforting bowl of creamy apple cinnamon oatmeal quickly on the stovetop, topped with freshly sautéed apples.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Total Time: 17 min
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups water or milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 large apple, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon butter or coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or maple syrup)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional topping: extra cinnamon, chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Peel and dice the apple into small pieces.
- In a small skillet, melt the butter or oil over medium heat. Add the diced apple, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until the apples soften slightly. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the rolled oats, water or milk, brown sugar, and salt.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the oats are creamy and the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove the oatmeal from the heat. Stir half of the sautéed apple mixture into the oatmeal.
- Divide the oatmeal into bowls. Top each serving with the remaining sautéed apples and any desired extra toppings.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, substitute half of the water with milk.
- If you prefer a thicker texture, use less liquid or cook for a few extra minutes.
- For a baked version, combine all ingredients (except the topping apples) in a baking dish and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 60
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 5