Description
A heartwarming breakfast dish combining creamy oats with sweet apples and aromatic cinnamon, perfect for cozy mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup diced apples (Fuji or Honeycrisp)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
- Chopped nuts (optional)
- Butter or coconut oil (optional)
Instructions
- Combine milk and a pinch of salt in a saucepan over medium-high heat until it reaches a gentle boil.
- Stir in oats, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Fold in the diced apples, cinnamon, and nutmeg, cooking for an additional 3-5 minutes until apples soften.
- Stir in the brown sugar or honey and optional butter or coconut oil to enhance flavor.
- Spoon into bowls, garnishing with nuts or a drizzle of honey. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
To save time, prepare a large batch and refrigerate leftovers for easy reheating. Adjust seasoning to personal preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: oatmeal, breakfast, apple cinnamon, cozy mornings, family recipe, healthy breakfast