Description
This One Pot Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal is a cozy and wholesome breakfast recipe perfect for chilly mornings. Featuring tender diced Honeycrisp apples infused with warm cinnamon and nutmeg, creamy rolled oats cooked to perfection in almond milk, and lightly sweetened with brown sugar and vanilla extract, this oatmeal offers a delicious balance of flavors and textures. It’s an easy, nutritious dish that comes together in just 20 minutes on the stovetop, serving four people.
Ingredients
Scale
Oatmeal Base
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter or coconut oil
- 1 Tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fruits & Spices
- 2 medium Honeycrisp apples, peeled and diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Peel and dice the Honeycrisp apples into small, even pieces to ensure they cook evenly in the oatmeal.
- Melt Butter and Sauté Apples: In a medium pot, melt the unsalted butter or coconut oil over medium heat. Add the diced apples, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg, and sauté for about 3-5 minutes until the apples begin to soften and the spices become fragrant.
- Add Oats and Liquid: Stir in the rolled oats and light brown sugar, ensuring the oats are coated with the butter and spices. Pour in the unsweetened almond milk and stir to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Cook the Oatmeal: Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are tender and the oatmeal has thickened to your desired consistency.
- Finish with Vanilla: Remove the pot from heat and stir in the vanilla extract for added depth of flavor.
- Serve: Spoon the creamy apple cinnamon oatmeal into bowls and serve warm. Optionally, garnish with extra cinnamon or a drizzle of maple syrup.
Notes
- Use unsweetened almond milk or your preferred plant-based milk for a dairy-free option.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar according to taste.
- For extra texture, top with chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans.
- If the oatmeal becomes too thick, stir in a splash of almond milk before serving.
- This oatmeal can be reheated with a little extra liquid to loosen its consistency.
