Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Dig in to the flavors of fall with a warm and cozy bowl of apple cinnamon oatmeal. Made with only seven simple and nutritious ingredients, this sweet breakfast will keep you full and satisfy your cravings. You’ll also love my fluffy egg white oatmeal and chocolate protein overnight oats.

Sweet and Satisfying With a Healthy Twist

As a dietitian, I love this simple fall-inspired breakfast because it’s warm, sweet, and packed with nutrition. Here’s why you’ll love it too:

1. Fall in a bowl. With juicy apples, sweet maple syrup, and just the right amount of cinnamon, this hearty oatmeal bowl will satisfy your craving for fall flavors.
2. Nutrient-dense. Made with wholesome ingredients like oats, apples, and milk, these apple cinnamon oats have 14 grams of protein and 7 grams of fiber to keep you full.
3. Impossible to mess up. If you can stir, you can make apple cinnamon oatmeal! No cooking skill is needed to perfect this tasty breakfast.

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Key Ingredient Notes

• Honeycrisp apple: This is my favority variety because they’re the perfect balance of sweet and tart. You can swap honeycrisp for any apple you love.
• Old fashioned oats: I prefer the texture of old fashioned oats because they have some chew and bite. You can swap for quick or instant oats, but you’ll need to reduce the cooking time.
• Maple syrup: This nourishing oatmeal bowl is sweetened with maple syrup for the perfect fall flavor. Substitute with brown sugar or honey if preferred.

Scroll down to the recipe card for the full ingredients list and detailed recipe.

How To Make Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

1. Sauté cinnamon and apples in a small pot with butter.
2. Stir in remaining ingredients and wait for them to steam.
3. Cook until most liquid is absorbed and oats are cooked.

Topping Ideas

• Crush nuts: Sprinkle oats with two tablespoons of chopped pecans, walnuts, or almonds for some crunch and healthy fats.
• Nut butter: Use 1-2 tablespoons of unsweetened natural almond butter or cashew butter.
• Butter: Add a pat of butter on top of your oats right before eating.
• Maple syrup: Drizzle 1-2 additional teaspoons of maple syrup right over your bowl.
• Hemp hearts: Sprinkle 1-2 tablespoons hemp hearts over your oatmeal for a nutrition boost.
• Greek yogurt: Add 1/4 cup of vanilla Greek yogurt on top for apple pie vibes.
• More apples: If you love apple (like I do!), sauté a full apple instead of half. Reserve the extra apple chunks, and use them to top your finished bowl of oatmeal.

More Healthy Breakfast Recipes

Need more nourishing breakfast ideas? Here are some of my favorites:

• Pumpkin Protein Pancakes
• Peach Cobbler Overnight Oats
• Wheat-Free Chocolate Banana Muffins
• Blueberry Cottage Cheese Pancakes
• Starbucks Spinach Egg White Wraps

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