Name: Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 tablespoons butter or coconut oil; 1 apple; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 0.25 tsp cinnamon; 1 pinch nutmeg; 1 tsp cornstarch; 2 cups water; 1 cup old fashioned oats; 1 pinch salt

Delicious Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal is filled with cozy spices and topped with caramelized bites of tender apples. This easy apple oatmeal is naturally sweetened and makes the perfect breakfast for transitioning from summer to fall! Add nuts for the ultimate treat!

Breakfast

20 m

American

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Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

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Ingredients

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Instructions

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Instructions

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once it’s completely melted, add in the apples and stir until they are fully coated. Cook for 8 minutes until nice and tender to your liking. The cook time depends on the thickness of your apples.

While the apples cook, stir together the cornstarch and water in a small bowl and set aside. Turn the heat to low and stir in the cornstarch slurry. Once combined, stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Meanwhile, make the oatmeal by bringing the water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Once boiling, add in the oats and a pinch of salt. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often until thick.

Divide the oatmeal between 2 bowls and top evenly with the cinnamon apples. ENJOY!

Notes

Leftover oatmeal and cinnamon apples can be refrigerated for up to about 5 days or frozen for 3 months. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove, adding milk or water as needed for the right consistency.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Toast Your Oats First 🔥
Dry toast the old fashioned oats in a skillet for 2-3 minutes before adding liquid to enhance their nutty flavor and create a richer, more complex taste profile.
Caramelize Apples Separately 🍎
Sauté diced apples in butter with brown sugar and cinnamon in a separate pan until golden and tender, then fold into finished oatmeal to preserve their texture and intensify their sweetness.
Bloom Your Spices 🌟
Toast cinnamon and nutmeg in butter for 30 seconds before adding oats to unlock their essential oils and deepen their warm, aromatic qualities throughout the dish.
Use Cornstarch Strategically 🥄
Mix cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water before stirring into the oatmeal to prevent lumps and achieve a silky, creamy consistency without overdoing the liquid.
Adjust Liquid Gradually 💧
Start with slightly less water than you think you need, then add more in small increments during cooking to reach your desired consistency, since oats continue absorbing liquid and thickening.