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white spoon in an oatmeal bowl topped with chopped apples and pecans.
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Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Made on the stovetop, this healthy apple cinnamon oatmeal is ready in under 30 minutes and loaded with protein! Perfect for simple breakfasts at home whenever you need breakfast in an instant!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Resting Time5 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Skill Level: Beginner
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Rena

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 4 cups water to a medium pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the 2 cups rolled oats together with the ½ teaspoon Kosher salt, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and pinch of nutmeg, and stir well to combine. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes.
    cooked oatmeal in a pot that's light brown color from the cinnamon.
  • Next, add the 3 sweet apples (chopped). Reduce the heat and let it simmer over medium-low heat for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    chopped apples added over cooked oatmeal in a pot.
  • Once the apples are tender, stir in the ¼ cup honey and ¼ cup pecans 
    honey being drizzled over a bowl of oatmeal topped with chopped pecans.
  • Turn the heat off, cover the pot and let the oatmeal sit for 5 minutes.
    honey being drizzled over an oatmeal bowl.

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. I like Granny Smith, Gala, Honeycrisp, etc.
  • To avoid gluten, make sure the oats are gluten-free. I have not tested instant oats.
  • For even creamier options, stir in your choice of milk.
  • Enjoy this recipe with baked sweet potatoes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 306mg | Potassium: 185mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg