Description
A warm and comforting Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal recipe featuring creamy rolled oats cooked with cinnamon and maple syrup, topped with caramelized apples and toasted walnuts for added texture and flavor. Perfect for a cozy breakfast that is nutritious and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Oatmeal Base
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups milk (or water for a lighter version)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Caramelized Apples
- 1 large apple, sliced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Toppings
- 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted (optional)
- Extra cinnamon for dusting
- Drizzle of maple syrup or honey (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Oatmeal: In a medium saucepan, bring the milk or water to a boil over medium heat.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in the rolled oats, ground cinnamon, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract if using, and a pinch of salt.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to low and let the oatmeal simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 5-7 minutes until the oats are thick and creamy. Remove from heat.
- Caramelize the Apples: In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add apple slices, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the apples become soft and caramelized.
- Toast Walnuts (Optional): Lightly toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant and golden brown.
- Assemble: Divide the cooked oatmeal into two bowls.
- Add Toppings: Top each serving with caramelized apples and toasted walnuts.
- Finish: Drizzle with extra maple syrup or honey if desired, and dust with a pinch of cinnamon for added flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute water for milk to reduce calories and dairy content.
- Use different apple varieties such as Fuji or Gala based on sweetness preference.
- For a vegan option, use plant-based milk and maple syrup instead of honey.
- To save time, prepare caramelized apples ahead and reheat before serving.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of maple syrup or brown sugar.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Simmering, Caramelizing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
