Description
A comforting and easy one-pot apple cinnamon oatmeal recipe that combines tender diced apples, warm spices, and creamy oats. Perfect for a nutritious breakfast ready in just 20 minutes, this oatmeal uses almond milk for a dairy-free twist and can be enjoyed by the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
Oatmeal Base
- 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter or coconut oil
- 1 Tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fruit and Spices
- 2 medium Honeycrisp apples, peeled and diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Melt butter and brown sugar: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter or coconut oil with the light brown sugar until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is fragrant.
- Add apples and spices: Stir in the peeled and diced apples, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg, cooking for about 3-4 minutes until the apples start to soften and the spices are well incorporated.
- Combine oats and almond milk: Pour in the rolled oats and unsweetened almond milk, stirring well to combine all ingredients uniformly.
- Cook the oatmeal: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cook for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are tender and creamy, and the apples are fully cooked.
- Finish with vanilla extract: Remove the pot from heat and stir in the vanilla extract for extra flavor.
- Serve warm: Divide the oatmeal into bowls and enjoy immediately. Optionally, top with nuts, seeds, or a drizzle of maple syrup for added texture and sweetness.
Notes
- Use almond milk or any preferred non-dairy milk to keep the recipe dairy-free.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar or topping with natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup.
- For a thicker oatmeal, reduce the almond milk slightly or cook longer, stirring frequently.
- This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled for meal prep or larger families.
- Honeycrisp apples are recommended for their sweet-tart flavor and texture, but you can substitute with Granny Smith or Fuji apples.
