Creamy Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal with Sautéed Apples

This Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal brings fall flavor into an easy, comforting breakfast - sautéed apples in butter and maple syrup, stirred into old-fashioned oats cooked with cinnamon and vanilla. Ready in about 20 minutes, it's perfect for a cozy morning.

There is something so comforting about making oatmeal slowly on the stovetop. This can be in your hands within 20 minutes from start to finish. I love this recipe it all happens in one pot, I use my Staub Braiser, start by sautéing your apples in some butter and maple syrup then set them aside and add the oatmeal ingredients and cook. Serve the oatmeal with the apples on top and some roasted nuts.

I purposely dice my apples into larger pieces so once sauteed you get that soft exterior but a nice bit of crunch in the center.

One-Pot Breakfast with Apple Goodness

• Apples + Butter + Maple Syrup: Sautéing the apples gives them soft edges but a crisp centre, adding sweetness and texture. 
• Old-Fashioned Oats + Water + Cinnamon + Vanilla: The oats provide a creamy base, while cinnamon and vanilla deepen the flavor without over-sweetening. 
• Salt: A pinch of salt enhances the sweetness and rounds the flavor.

I like to top my oatmeal with some chopped pecans or walnuts. If you want a sweet oatmeal then drizzle some maple syrup on top when ready to serve. A drizzle of peanut butter is always welcome on my oats!

Add some more warm spices like ground nutmeg, cloves or ground ginger if you like! Try my cinnamon bread recipe next!

Blueberries pair beautifully with cinnamon as well and would be a great swap in this recipe. Or in the summer time use some juicy yellow peaches.

For ingredient quantities please reference the recipe card below. On the recipe card there is a button for US or M (Metric) measurements.

One Pot, Big Flavor Breakfast

Check out my apple cider cake recipe next!

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Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

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The sweet taste of apples is the star of this apple cinnamon oatmeal recipe, flavored with cinnamon and maple syrup! 

• Total Time: 20 Minutes
• Yield: 2 Servings 1x

Ingredients

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Apple Topping

• 1 Medium-Large Crisp Apple, I prefer Honey Crisp or Granny Smith Apple
• 1oz (2 Tablespoons) Maple Syrup
• 1oz (2 Tablespoons) Salted Butter
• ½ Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon

Oatmeal

• 100 grams (1 Cup) Old-Fashioned Oats
• 18oz (2 ¼ Cups) Water
• Pinch of Salt
• ½ Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
• 1 Teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract

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Instructions

1. In a large pot add the diced apples, butter and maple syrup and cook over low-medium heat for 4-6 minutes, stirring frequently. You want the apples to slightly soften. Add in the cinnamon and toss to combine. Scoop the apples and majority of the liquid out and place into a bowl. 
2. To the pot add the oats, water, salt, cinnamon and vanilla extract. Cook over low-medium heat for 4-6 minutes, until the oats have soaked up most of the liquid and cooked through. 
3. Divide the oats between two bowls and top with the apples and more cinnamon. Add chopped nuts if desired.

Equipment

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• Author: Elizabeth Waterson
• Prep Time: 5 Minutes
• Cook Time: 15 Minutes
• Category: Breakfast
• Method: Cook
• Cuisine: American

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