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Quick Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Quick Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal for a Cozy Morning Boost

Quick Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal is a warm, delicious breakfast that invigorates your day with sweet apples and spicy cinnamon.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Oatmeal
  • 1 cup steel-cut oats Hearty base
  • 2 medium apples Diced, preferably Granny Smith or Honeycrisp
  • 4 cups water Essential for cooking oats
  • 1 cup milk Can substitute with almond or oat milk
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon Key flavor ingredient
  • 1 pinch nutmeg Adds cozy, spiced notes
  • 1 teaspoon salt Balances sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup Natural sweetener
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Deepens flavor

Equipment

  • large saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Quick Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
  1. In a large saucepan, combine 1 cup of steel-cut oats with 4 cups of water. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a vigorous boil.
  2. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Stir in 2 medium diced apples, 1 cup of milk, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, a pinch of nutmeg, and a sprinkle of salt.
  4. Increase the heat slightly and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes until the apples are tender and oatmeal is creamy.
  5. Add 2 tablespoons of maple syrup and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Stir well and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 6gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For firmer oats, stick to 20 minutes of simmering; for softer oats, extend the cooking time slightly.

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