Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
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Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
Description
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal features rolled oats cooked with sautéed apple cubes and cinnamon, creating a gently spiced, warm cereal. The recipe begins by lightly browning the apples with cinnamon in oil or butter, allowing the fruit to soften and develop a mild caramelized flavor. Adding oats and a liquid of choice (water, non-dairy milk, or apple juice) completes the cooking, resulting in oats that are tender but not mushy.
The flavor balance hinges on the cinnamon’s sweet warmth combined with the fresh apple’s natural tartness and sweetness, enhanced by a splash of maple syrup or other sweetener. Optional ingredients like hemp seeds bring a mild crunch and added nutty notes. The use of olive oil, coconut oil, or vegan butter in cooking gives a gentle richness to the dish.
This oatmeal makes a suitable breakfast when seeking a fruit-forward, warming start. It can be served immediately, possibly with additional cinnamon sprinkled on top for aroma and flavor intensity. The dish’s adaptability with various sweeteners and liquids allows customization to dietary preferences or ingredient availability.
Substitute apple pie spice with small amounts of ground ginger and nutmeg to vary the spice profile.Add a few drops of vanilla extract to enhance the apple-cinnamon flavor.A splash of lemon juice brightens the overall taste.A pat of vegan butter added when serving can increase creaminess.Add toasted chopped nuts or seeds like pecans, walnuts, sunflower seeds, or pepitas for texture contrast.Mix in nut butters like almond or peanut for a creamy texture and healthy fats.Adding apple juice to the pan when softening apples intensifies the apple flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats or instant oatmeal
- 1 cup water or non-dairy milk or apple juice
- 1 apple cored and cubed
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon or apple pie spice with a little extra cinnamon
- 1-2 Tablespoons maple syrup or coconut sugar, brown sugar, finely chopped dates. For sugar-free use your favorite sweetener
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1-2 Tablespoons hemp seeds or flax meal, optional
- 1 teaspoon olive oil or coconut oil/ vegan butter. Use water for an oil-free method
READ THE BLOG POST ABOVE FOR INGREDIENT NOTES AS WELL AS TONS OF OPTIONAL ADD-INS AND VARIATIONS!
Instructions
- In a small pot, heat the oil/butter (or water) over medium heat. Then, add apple cubes and cinnamon. Saute for 2-3 minutes until apple starts to soften and turns golden brown.
- Add oats and water and stir. Let cook as directed on package, usually 2-3 minutes until water is absorbed.
- Add salt, hemp seeds, and maple syrup (or your sweetener of choice) and stir to combine. Sprinkle top with additional cinnamon if you like and serve immediately.
Notes
- Substitute apple pie spice with small amounts of ground ginger and nutmeg to vary the spice profile.
- Add a few drops of vanilla extract to enhance the apple-cinnamon flavor.
- A splash of lemon juice brightens the overall taste.
- A pat of vegan butter added when serving can increase creaminess.
- Add toasted chopped nuts or seeds like pecans, walnuts, sunflower seeds, or pepitas for texture contrast.
- Mix in nut butters like almond or peanut for a creamy texture and healthy fats.
- Adding apple juice to the pan when softening apples intensifies the apple flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 583 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 583kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 96g | 32% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 602mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 542mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 32g | 64% |
| Vitamin A | 182IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 123mg | 12% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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