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Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Stovetop apple cinnamon oatmeal with softened cinnamon apple, creamy oats, and a little maple syrup. Ready in about 15 minutes for 2 servings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Oatmeal
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup milk of your choice
  • 1 medium apple, diced about 1 cup
  • 1 tbsp butter optional
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp pure maple syrup or brown sugar, to taste
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
Toppings
  • 2 tbsp chopped walnuts or pecans optional

Equipment

  • Small saucepan with a lid
  • Cutting board and paring knife
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Peel if you like, then dice the apple into small, even pieces about 1/2 inch wide.
    Diced apple on a cutting board with a paring knife
  2. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the apple and cinnamon, and cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring, until the apple softens.
    Diced apple softening with butter and cinnamon in a saucepan
  3. Add the water, milk, and salt. Bring to a simmer, then stir in the oats. Cook 5 minutes, stirring often, until thick and creamy.
    Rolled oats stirred into simmering liquid with apple in a saucepan
  4. Stir in the maple syrup and vanilla. Spoon into bowls and top with walnuts or pecans if using.
    Finished apple cinnamon oatmeal drizzled with maple syrup and topped with walnuts

Notes

Use old-fashioned rolled oats for a creamy texture. Quick oats turn mushy.
Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 to 4 days.