Description
This Creamy Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal is a naturally sweetened, comforting breakfast dish that combines soft cooked apples with warming cinnamon and creamy oats. Perfect for a quick, wholesome start to your day, it uses simple ingredients and gentle stovetop cooking to create a delicious, nourishing meal.
Ingredients
Oatmeal
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk or plant-based milk
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
- 1 cup (90 g) quick oats
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
Apple Cinnamon Topping
- 1 apple (170 g), peeled or unpeeled, diced
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (or substitute with honey or sugar)
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons water (to cook apples)
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Dice the apple into small pieces; finer slices will soften faster. Peeling the apple is optional according to preference.
- Cook the Apples: In a small saucepan, combine the diced apples with just enough water to cover the bottom of the pan (about 2 tablespoons). Cook over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples become soft and most of the water evaporates, leaving about 1-2 tablespoons of liquid.
- Add Sweetener and Cinnamon to Apples: Stir in 1 tablespoon maple syrup and 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon into the softened apples. Mix well to coat evenly. This mixture can be kept for topping or added to the oatmeal.
- Cook the Oatmeal: In a separate saucepan, combine oats, water, milk, 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional), and salt. Bring the mixture to a low boil over medium heat, then reduce to a low simmer. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often, until the oatmeal is creamy and thickened. Adjust consistency by adding a splash of milk or water, or cooking longer.
- Combine and Serve: Stir about two-thirds of the cinnamon apples into the cooked oatmeal. Transfer the oatmeal into two bowls and top with the remaining cinnamon apples. Add additional sweetener if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use any plant-based milk such as almond, oat, or soy milk.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup, or substitute with honey or sugar to taste.
- The apple can be peeled or left unpeeled depending on texture preference.
- Cooking apples finely and thoroughly softening them enhances the creamy texture and natural sweetness.
- This recipe is easily doubled to serve more people.