Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Recipe
This Homemade Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal adds a cozy autumn flavor to classic oatmeal. Rolled oats, apples, and cinnamon are simmered in almond milk with a hint of maple syrup, creating a delicious and healthy breakfast in under 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil, avocado oil or ghee would also work
- 1 large apple, or 2 small apples, cut into small chunks
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of ground nutmeg
- ¼ cup chopped pecans, or walnuts, plus more as topping
- 1 cup rolled oats, – Not quick cooking {I used Trader Joe's gluten free brand oats}
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds,
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup, plus, more to finish
- ¼ cup pomegranate seeds, as garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat coconut oil in a medium sized saucepan over medium heat.
- Add in the apples and saute for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Add in the pecans, oats, almond milk, and chia seeds (if using). Give it a stir and let it cook until thickened for about 7-10 minutes, stirring constantly during the cooking process.
- Ladle into bowls and top them off with pomegranate seeds (or other fruit), nuts, more apples, and a slight sprinkle of ground cinnamon. Serve.
Notes
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- Yields: This recipe makes about 3 cups of apple oatmeal, which is ideal for serving two people. You can multiply the recipe if you are serving a crowd. The nutritional values below are per serving and include the calories coming from the listed toppings.
- Optional Add-ins: You can easily customize this cinnamon apple recipe according to your taste buds. A few of our favorite ways to do it are as follows:
- Use two different types of apples
- Add a splash of vanilla extract
- Up the nutrition by adding other superfoods such as ground flaxseeds and hempseeds
- Top it off with a dollop of creamy peanut butter or yogurt for additional protein
- Meal Prep: Make the recipe as written but refrain from adding the toppings. Divide it among four mason jars and let it cool on the counter. Once fully cooled, cover it tightly with a lid and store it in the fridge for up to 4 days. When ready to serve, top it off with your favorite toppings.
- Storing leftovers: Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheating: While you can enjoy this recipe warm, cold, or at room temperature, I like to reheat it in the microwave if I am serving it on a crisp fall morning. To do so, transfer the apple porridge into a bowl, add a splash of milk (or water), and give it a stir. Place in the microwave and heat it in 30-second increments stirring every time until it is warmed to your liking.
Nutrition
Calories: 454kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 9gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 330mgPotassium: 403mgFiber: 11gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 70IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 368mgIron: 2mg
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