Description
A warm and comforting breakfast dish featuring creamy oats, tender apples, and a touch of cinnamon, perfect for busy mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 2 medium apples, peeled and chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1–2 tablespoons maple syrup or brown sugar
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the apples by peeling, coring, and chopping them into small cubes.
- Sauté the apples in a non-stick skillet with melted butter, cinnamon, and salt for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- In a medium saucepan, combine rolled oats and milk and bring to a gentle boil. Add a pinch of salt.
- Once the oats absorb most of the liquid (about 5-7 minutes), stir in the sautéed apples and maple syrup or brown sugar.
- Serve in bowls, garnished with additional cinnamon or toppings of your choice.
Notes
For extra creaminess, consider using half water and half milk. Customize with various toppings like yogurt or nut butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: oatmeal, breakfast, apple, cinnamon, healthy, family-favorite