Amazing 5-Minute apple cinnamon oatmeal Bliss
Enjoy this quick and easy stovetop apple cinnamon oatmeal. This recipe delivers a warm, comforting breakfast perfect for cool mornings. We use simple ingredients to create a cozy bowl topped with a light maple glaze.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- 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 medium apple, diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup, plus extra for drizzling
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1 tablespoon chopped pecans
Instructions
- Combine oats, water or milk, diced apple, cinnamon, maple syrup, and salt in a small saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the oats are creamy and the apples are tender. Stir often to prevent sticking.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Let it stand for 1 minute.
- Divide the oatmeal into serving bowls.
- Drizzle extra maple syrup over the top and sprinkle with chopped pecans, if using. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a thicker oatmeal, use less liquid. For a runnier consistency, add a splash more liquid during the last minute of cooking.
- You can prepare the apples the night before. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- This recipe scales up well for meal prepping. Increase quantities and cook in a larger pot.
- Use firm, slightly tart apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg