Description
A basic recipe for warm oatmeal flavored with fresh apple and cinnamon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups water or milk
- 1 medium apple, diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine oats, water or milk, and salt in a saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to low, add diced apple and cinnamon.
- Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat. Stir in brown sugar if using.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Use milk for a creamier texture.
- Add a splash of vanilla extract for extra flavor.
- For a quicker cook time, use instant oats, reducing the simmer time to 1-2 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 48
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: apple, cinnamon, oatmeal, breakfast, quick, warm cereal