Easy Stovetop Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal with Sautéed Apples
Make a comforting and wholesome breakfast with this easy stovetop apple cinnamon oatmeal. This recipe features creamy oats topped with tender, buttery cinnamon apples, perfect for a quick, nutritious start to your day.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups water or milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (plus more for topping)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 medium apple, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon butter or coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup (optional, for serving)
- 1 tablespoon chopped pecans (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the apples: In a small skillet over medium heat, melt the butter or coconut oil. Add the diced apple and brown sugar. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and lightly caramelized. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon during the last minute of cooking. Set aside.
- Combine oats: In a medium saucepan, combine the rolled oats, water or milk, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, and salt.
- Cook the oatmeal: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then immediately reduce the heat to low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the oats reach your desired creamy consistency.
- Serve: Divide the oatmeal into bowls. Top each serving generously with the warm sautéed cinnamon apples. Drizzle with maple syrup and sprinkle with pecans, if using.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, substitute half the water with milk.
- You can use quick-cooking oats, but reduce the cooking time to about 2 minutes.
- This recipe is great for meal prep; store leftovers in the refrigerator and reheat with a splash of milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg