Description
A warm and comforting Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal recipe made on the stovetop, featuring tender cooked apples, fragrant spices, and optional walnuts and milk for a nutritious breakfast perfect for two.
Ingredients
Scale
Oatmeal Base
- 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup old fashioned oats (or gluten free oats)
- pinch of salt
Apple Cinnamon Mixture
- 1 medium crisp apple, about 1 1/2 cups diced (divided into 1 cup and remaining 1/2 cup)
- 3 tablespoons honey (or 2 tablespoons brown sugar), plus extra to drizzle
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Optional Additions
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup milk (to splash in bowls)
Instructions
- Prepare the apple mixture: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add 1 cup of the diced apples, honey or brown sugar, cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Cook this mixture for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples have softened and the spices are fragrant.
- Cook the oats: Pour in 2 cups of water, increase the heat to high, and bring the mixture to a low boil. Add the oats, then reduce the heat to medium or medium-high. Stir occasionally and cook the oats for 3-5 minutes until tender but still creamy.
- Add walnuts and finish cooking: Stir in the chopped walnuts if using, and continue cooking until most of the liquid is absorbed and the oatmeal reaches your desired consistency.
- Serve: Divide the oatmeal between two bowls. Top each serving with the remaining diced apples, a drizzle of honey, and splash 1/4 cup milk into each bowl. Serve warm for a cozy breakfast.
Notes
- You can substitute brown sugar for honey if preferred.
- Use gluten free oats to make the recipe gluten free.
- Swap walnuts with other nuts or seeds based on preference or allergies.
- Adjust the amount of milk or omit it entirely for a thicker oatmeal.
- For vegan version use a plant-based milk and maple syrup instead of honey.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
