Description
A quick and easy breakfast recipe that combines the flavors of apple pie with the health benefits of oatmeal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups milk or water
- 1 medium apple, diced
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or maple syrup)
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
- Chopped nuts or raisins (for topping, optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine rolled oats and milk (or water). Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Once boiling, stir in diced apple, cinnamon, brown sugar, and nutmeg. Mix well to ensure the flavors meld together.
- Reduce heat to low and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until oats are cooked and the mixture is creamy.
- Stir in butter, if using, until melted. Serve hot, topped with chopped nuts or raisins if desired.
Notes
Choose sweet apple varieties like Fuji or Honeycrisp for best flavor. Use almond or oat milk for a creamier texture.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg