Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal So Good, You'll Crave it

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Make this cinnamon apple oatmeal for a cozy and healthy breakfast that's both nutritious and delicious.

Toss aside those instant oat packets for this homemade cinnamon apple oatmeal! This recipe delivers real apple-pie vibes in every bite.

two large bowls of oatmeal topped with cinnamon and sliced green apple

Best Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Recipe

This recipe is the perfect fix when I want cinnamon apple overnight oats for breakfast but forgot to assemble them the night before. While plain oatmeal is great, there's something about enjoying the flavor of apple pie by the spoonful. Plus, with my tips below, you'll get nicely cooked apple pieces that seamlessly blend into your oats.

Ingredients

For the topping, you’ll need a little butter, cinnamon, maple syrup or honey (you can also omit it), and apples. Any variety of apples will work, but tart green apples, like Granny Smith, Honey Crisp, and Pink Lady, work best. For the base, use old-fashioned oats (quick oats also work if you reduce the cooking time), and water (add a little milk for a creamier consistency).

How to Make Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal on the Stove

Sauté the diced apple with butter and cinnamon in a pan, then drizzle with maple syrup. In a saucepan, cook the oats until they have a rich consistency. Add the cooked cinnamon apples to the oats and stir to combine. Serve with additional cinnamon and sliced apple. Enjoy!

overhead view of oatmeal in a bowl topped with cinnamon and sliced apples

Laura’s Tips and Tricks for the Perfect Bowl of Oatmeal

Cook the apples separately

If you add raw apples to the oats, they won’t have enough time to cook down, soften, and develop a tender, pie-like texture.

Choose your sweetener

Don’t have maple syrup on hand? You can swap it out for honey or brown sugar, just be sure to add it to the apples and immediately remove them from heat before the sugars begin to burn.

Don’t follow the directions (from the back of the container)

Don’t wait for the water to boil to add your oats (as instructed on the back of the oatmeal container). Instead, combine the oats, water, and salt in a saucepan and bring everything to a boil- this will make the oatmeal much creamier.

More Breakfast Oatmeal Recipes

When you’re ready for your next fall breakfast recipe, try my sweet potato oatmeal and this baked oatmeal with cranberries and orange.

Stovetop Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal

large bowl of oatmeal topped with sliced green apple

Servings: 2

Prep Time: 2

Cook Time: 6

Make this cinnamon apple oatmeal for a cozy and healthy breakfast that’s both nutritious and delicious.

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Ingredients

½ tablespoon butter
1 Granny Smith apple, cored and diced
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 cup old-fashioned oats
2 cups water
¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

In a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add apples and cinnamon and cook stirring, for about 3 to 5 minutes until they have softened. Once the apples are soft, add in the maple syrup and turn off the heat.
Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the oats, water, and salt. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until thickened and creamy.
Remove the cooked oatmeal from heat, and add in the cooked apple. Stir to combine and top with additional cinnamon and sliced apple.