BEST Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal, Easy Stovetop Recipe

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BEST Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal, Easy Stovetop Recipe

Mallory

This Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal comes out so creamy on the stovetop, takes less than 10 minutes, and it couldn't be easier! With vanilla, maple syrup, pumpkin seeds & hemp seeds, it's a simple recipe to start your morning with tons of flavor and great nutrition including fiber, healthy fats, and plant protein.

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 1

Cook Time 6

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 190 kcal

Equipment

1 saucepan

Ingredients

1 apple
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup water
1 cup milk (I use unsweetened almond milk)
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1½ tablespoon maple syrup (more if you want them sweeter)
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon hemp seeds (or nuts & seeds of choice)
1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds (or nuts & seeds of choice)

Instructions

Dice the apple into small pieces. Heat a saucepan on medium high heat. Add half the apples, ½ tablespoon of the syrup, and ¼ teaspoon of the cinnamon. Cook for ~5-10 minutes, until the apples have softened, stirring frequently. Remove a couple spoonfuls of the apples from the saucepan and set them aside for topping the oatmeal.
Add the oats, milk, vanilla, and remaining maple syrup and cinnamon. Stir and bring everything to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the pumpkin seeds and hemp seeds and heat another minute.
Add more milk or water as needed to get to your desired thickness. Serve with the remaining apple on top.
Hint: this recipe makes enough for 2-4 servings, depending on how hungry you are! Half the recipe if you want a single serving or save the other half for the following day and reheat by adding a little extra milk.

Notes

Expert Tips

Dice the apples into relatively small pieces to ensure you get a bit of them in every bite!
If you like your oatmeal on the sweeter side, add more maple syrup or use vanilla flavored almond milk.
I suggest using Rolled Oats for this recipe (also called Old-Fashioned Oats) because when they cook they get creamy and maintain some of their shape. Steel cut oats won't soften in just 5 minutes of simmering and quick oats will get a bit mushy.
For thicker oatmeal, add a bit less milk to the oat mixture.
For thinner oatmeal, add more water or milk.

Storage

Refrigerator - store leftover oatmeal in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. Add an extra splash of milk before reheating.
Freezer - portion the oatmeal and store it in freezer safe containers for up to 3 months. To reheat, add an extra splash of liquid and heat in the microwave or on the stovetop.

Dietitian Tip

I love serving this apple cinnamon oatmeal with Greek yogurt to add protein! Of course this is totally optional but mixing it into the oatmeal makes it even creamier and pairing protein with the healthy fats and carbohydrates in the oatmeal helps to stabilize blood sugar levels. 😊

For more nutrition information and tips, visit mallorythedietitian.com. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do! 😊

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25 total amountCalories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 6gFat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 4gSugar: 10g

Keyword 10 minutes or less

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