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This Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal recipe is way better than any instant oats! Filled with so much protein with a vegan option, you will love this healthy apple breakfast oatmeal made with sweet apples, cinnamon, and pecans!
If you love chocolate-based oatmeal then you will love my peanut butter chocolate oatmeal bowl.
Wow, you guys–this apple cinnamon oatmeal is so delicious! 😍 Full of fiber, protein, and warm spices paired with a subtle sweetness from honey, this healthy oatmeal breakfast recipe is the perfect option for anyone looking to add a little more nutrition and ease to their mornings.
Dairy-free and simple to make, this cinnamon oatmeal is the perfect option for whenever you need something quick and satisfying! The perfect option for meal prep, this recipe is a comforting option for anyone who needs some plant-based nutrition for their mornings.
Why You’ll Love it
- Simple: Made in under 30 minutes, you will have a quick and easy breakfast ready to go for your busy mornings.
- Filling: Oats and pecans are high in protein and perfect for satisfying hunger cravings. Make a batch of this oatmeal to last you for a few days for breakfast.
- Delicious: The combination of apples, cinnamon, and nutmeg creates a flavor that is warm and palatable. This oatmeal tastes just like Quaker Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal, but even better!
Ingredients you will need
This is just a list of ingredients you will need to make this Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal. The full measurements are listed in the recipe card further down below.
- Water: to cook the oats
- Rolled oats: I prefer rolled oats, but quick oats work too.
- Salt: could be optional.
- Spices: cinnamon, and nutmeg
- Apples: peeled and chopped
- Honey: you may use maple syrup or agave.
- Pecans: don’t like pecans? use almonds.
How to Make it
Boil the water: First, add water to a medium pot and bring to a boil. Add in the oats with salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir well.
Add apples and cook: Next, add the chopped apples. Reduce the heat and simmer for ten to twelve minutes while occasionally stirring.
Add sweetener: Finally, once the apples are tender, stir in the honey and pecans.
Cover: Turn the heat off, cover the pot, and let the oatmeal sit for five minutes.
Recipe Notes and Tips
- Feel free to use maple syrup in place of honey for a vegan option.
- Store the leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for four to six days.
- Use any type of apple for this apple cinnamon oatmeal recipe. We like Granny Smith, Gala, Honeycrisp, etc.
- To avoid gluten, make sure the oats are gluten-free. We have not tested instant oats.
- For even creamier options, stir in your choice of milk.
- Don’t like apples? Swap it with some pears or peaches.
Frequently Asked Questions
Since oatmeal is high in fiber and protein, it is definitely suitable and okay to enjoy apple cinnamon oatmeal every day. Remember, everything in moderation. A suitable serving of oatmeal every day is good for you and a great way to jumpstart your morning.
Of course! Any type of apple is great for oatmeal. Whatever you have in your kitchen will work. Apple, oatmeal, and cinnamon make for a great combination and will remind you of apple pie.
To make oatmeal taste good, just add your favorite fruits, sweeteners, spices, nuts, etc. There are so many great options for oatmeal! It is such a versatile ingredient to work with and you can make so many different breakfast flavors based on what you like.
More oatmeal Recipes
- Healthy Oatmeal Cookies
- Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats
- Protein Overnight Oats
- Chocolate Overnight Oats
- Chocolate Chip Baked Oats
- Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats
- Homemade Oatmeal Granola Bars
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Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups rolled oats
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch of nutmeg
- 3 sweet apples, peeled and chopped; any kind
- ¼ cup honey, or maple syrup
- ¼ cup pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Add the water to a medium pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the oats together with the salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg, and stir well to combine.
- Next, add in the apples. Reduce the heat and let it simmer over medium-low heat, for 10-12 minutes stirring occasionally.
- Once the apples are tender, stir in the honey and pecans.
- Turn the heat off, cover the pot and let the oatmeal sit for 5 minutes.
Notes
- Feel free to use maple syrup in place of honey for a vegan option.
- Store the leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for four to six days.
- Use any type of apple for this apple cinnamon oatmeal. We like Granny Smith, Gala, Honeycrisp, etc.
- To avoid gluten, make sure the oats are gluten-free. We have not tested instant oats.
- For even creamier options, stir in your choice of milk.
- Enjoy this recipe with baked sweet potatoes.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nice recipe but I prefer to cook my oats like this:
Saute the apples in butter or bacon then add milk, water and oats. bring to a boil, turn off burner and let sit 10-15 minutes.
DW
I made this for lunch today. Easy and delicious.
Amazing. Thanks for the feedback
I made this for my dinner and it was fantastic! AND there are leftovers for breakfasts through the weekend. Thank you.
Really easy and nutritious as well as tasty, couldn’t ask for more I guess – ive made this like 3 times now
This is a bigger version of a recipe I use in the microwave. I will chop an apple, and mix half of it with my portion of plain instant oats, some nutmeg, cinnamon, and sweetener of my choice then microwave it. I’ll chop some walnuts or pecans and mix in – just a few. Then I’ll put the other half of the chopped apple on top. It’s a lot of apple but I like it like that. The other option is just to chop half the apple then eat the other half alongside.
So satisfying!!! Delicious.
I’m the original pumpkin-spice girl so on this first day of September I was prepared to serve this for breakfast. I’m so glad I made enough to have it again tomorrow morning. This recipe is easy and fast. I made it with a2 milk, and organic pink lady apples and raw honey. It’s actually apple picking season here in North Georgia. I can’t wait to try it with local Apples. I’ll also change out seasonal fruits with different nuts. This recipe is a treasure! Thank you.
Thank you!
So glad you loved it.
Will definitely be making this again!
Thank you. Glad you loved it
I love finding ways to make lighter versions of the junk I liked as a child. Peaches and cream oatmeal, apple cinnamon oatmeal-these were treats for us, like great trashy dessert. I like the healthier, homemade version.
I loved this and I even made some for the next day. Froze a batch and they were just as good if not better the day after. I didn’t use honey just a little bit of sugar free syrup. Thank you!
Thanks for the helpful feedback Bonnie. Appreciate it
Can’t wait to try this but what is the best way to reheat for next day’s use?
You can just microwave it
Bumped into this recipe looking for a healthy alternative. I only had Gala apples which were a little too sweet so I added a bit of lemon juice. Thank you!
Yummy. I hope you liked it.
I was looking for a apple oatmeal recipe that wasn’t made in the crockpot. It was simple and didn’t take more than 30 mins. I left the skin on my apples but Super delicious and I have breakfast already made for a few days. I highly recommend.
Thank you Carisa for recommending this recipe and for your feedback
These oats were so delicious! Loved the balance of cinnamon and fresh apples!
So glad you loved it. Thank you!