Warm & Comforting Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
This Warm & Comforting Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal is the perfect cozy breakfast to start your day. With tender oats, sweet apple chunks, and a dash of cinnamon, it’s a nourishing and filling option that’s as comforting as a hug in a bowl.
Equipment
- - Medium saucepan
- - Stirring spoon
- - Knife
- - Cutting board
- Bowl
Ingredients
- - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- - 2 cups milk or dairy-free alternative
- - 1 medium apple peeled, cored, and chopped
- - 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup optional for sweetness
- - ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- - ¼ tsp ground nutmeg optional
- - Pinch of salt
- - 1 tbsp butter optional for richness
- - Chopped nuts or dried fruit for topping optional
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine oats, milk, chopped apple, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and cook for 5–7 minutes until the oats are soft and the mixture thickens.
- If you like a sweeter oatmeal, stir in honey or maple syrup to taste. Add butter for extra creaminess, if desired.
- Serve warm, topped with chopped nuts, dried fruit, or extra apple slices for crunch and flavor.