Do the words apple cinnamon oatmeal make you first think of a packet of instant oatmeal? Turns out, it’s infinitely more delicious homemade! This oatmeal recipe is cozy and comforting, made with real fresh fruit and seasoned with brown sugar, cinnamon and a hint of allspice. When it comes to cozy healthy breakfasts, it’s king! We’re huge oatmeal fans over here, and this recipe is ideal for chunky sweaters and chilly mornings.
Ingredients for apple cinnamon oatmeal
We make a bowl of oatmeal every day (using this classic oatmeal recipe, the microwave version). But when we have time, we love to add apples and amp up the spices for a flavorful spin. Growing up, I used to love the apple cinnamon oatmeal packets, but something about them tasted, well, artificial. This version is bursting with pure, wholesome flavor, making this cozy bowl taste larger than life. Here’s what you’ll need:
Salted butter or coconut oil Old Fashioned rolled oats Milk Apple Brown sugar (or maple syrup) Cinnamon and allspice Salt Vanilla extract
Tips for making apple cinnamon oatmeal
Making apple cinnamon oatmeal on the stovetop is quick and simple! This method makes a big pot of creamy, chewy oats with 4 servings. Here’s what to do (or jump to the recipe below):
Topping ideas
How to serve this apple cinnamon oatmeal recipe? All you need are a few toppings to make it into a simple, easy breakfast recipe. Here are some ideas:
Maple syrup, honey or agave syrup Apple cider syrup for a fun twist! Pecans, walnuts or almonds Nut butter like almond butter, cashew butter, or walnut butter Cream, half and half, or milk of choice Raisins, dried cranberries or dried cherries Greek yogurt sweetened with maple syrup Candied pecans or candied walnuts
What would you add to your apple cinnamon oatmeal? Let us know in the comments below!
Oatmeal nutrition
Oatmeal is part of a healthy diet: it’s great for digestion and helps to keep you full all morning long! Here are a few of the main nutritional benefits of oats (source):
Oats are high in plant based protein. 1 cup of raw oats have 11 grams protein. That’s about 20% of your daily need! Oats are high in fiber. 1 cup of raw oats have 8 grams of fiber, which is about 30% of the daily value. Oats are very filling: they may reduce appetite and help you eat less calories.
More oatmeal recipes
There’s an oatmeal recipe for every season! Here are a few more ways to make this cozy breakfast:
Try our classic Best Oatmeal Recipe or quick Microwave Oatmeal Grab Easy Blueberry Oatmeal or Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal Go baked with Baked Apple Oatmeal, Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal, or Easy Blueberry Baked Oatmeal Make Savory Oatmeal
This apple cinnamon oatmeal recipe is…
Vegetarian and gluten-free. For vegan, plant-based and dairy-free, use oat milk and coconut oil. 5 from 2 reviews
