Description
This cozy stovetop apple cinnamon oatmeal is a warm and comforting breakfast featuring old-fashioned oats cooked with milk, diced apples, ground flaxseed, honey, and cinnamon. Topped with sautéed apples infused with honey and cinnamon, plus creamy Greek yogurt and crunchy walnuts, it is a wholesome and satisfying way to start your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Oatmeal
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 2 cups milk (dairy or nondairy, unsweetened almond milk recommended)
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 1 apple, cut into small cubes
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Sautéed Apple Topping
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1 apple, cut into small cubes
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Toppings
- Plain Greek yogurt
- Walnuts
Instructions
- Prepare the Oatmeal: Combine the old-fashioned oats, milk, ground flaxseed, diced apple, honey, and ground cinnamon in a medium saucepan. Stir to combine the ingredients evenly.
- Cook the Oatmeal: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oatmeal thickens and the apples are just tender.
- Sauté the Apple Topping: While the oatmeal simmers, heat the butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the diced apple and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the edges begin to soften.
- Add Honey and Cinnamon to Apples: Lower the heat to low and stir in the honey and ground cinnamon. Continue cooking and stirring for another 3 minutes until the apples are tender and the honey bubbles.
- Serve: Divide the cooked oatmeal between two bowls. Top each serving with the sautéed apples, a dollop of plain Greek yogurt, and a sprinkle of walnuts for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- This oatmeal is best served warm on cold days for cozy comfort.
- Use unsweetened almond milk to keep the recipe dairy-free or substitute with any milk of choice.
- For extra nutrition and texture, add ground flaxseed and walnuts.
- Adjust honey amount to taste depending on preferred sweetness.
- Swap Greek yogurt for a plant-based alternative for a vegan option.
- Sauté apples carefully to retain slight firmness and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
