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Cinnamon Apple Stovetop Oatmeal
Rolled oats simmer with diced apple, cinnamon, and a touch of maple until creamy. It is a warm bowl you can customize with nuts at the table.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
Photo: Kim Siever (Public domain). Source
Why you’ll love it
- Apple cooks into the oats so every spoonful tastes spiced.
- Rolled oats stay creamy without constant stirring.
- The pot uses pantry staples and one fresh fruit.
- Leftovers thicken overnight and loosen with milk.
Ingredients
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Instructions
- 1
Combine water, milk, diced apples, cinnamon, and salt in a medium pot.
- 2
Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
- 3
Stir in oats and reduce heat to medium-low.
- 4
Simmer 8 to 10 minutes, stirring often, until thick and creamy.
- 5
Remove from heat and stir in maple syrup and vanilla.
- 6
Divide into bowls.
- 7
Add a splash of milk on top if you like it looser.
Pro tips
- Use a tart apple such as Granny Smith for balance.
- Stir more in the last few minutes to prevent sticking.
- For thicker oatmeal, simmer an extra 2 minutes uncovered.
Easy substitutions
- maple syrup
- brown sugar
- milk
- almond or oat milk
- rolled oats
- quick oats, cook 4 to 5 minutes
Storage and reheating
Storage
Refrigerate in sealed containers up to 4 days.
Reheating
Warm on the stove or microwave with a splash of milk, stirring until smooth.
Nutrition
Estimates per serving, using standard ingredient averages and rounded to the nearest gram. This is not a lab analysis, and it shifts if you change brands or add sides.
- Calories
- 260
- Protein
- 8 g
- Carbs
- 48 g
- Fat
- 5 g
- Fiber
- 6 g
Budget friendly · Stovetop, One Pan · Vegetarian
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