Description
A cozy and nutritious stovetop apple cinnamon oatmeal made with old-fashioned oats, apples, cinnamon, and sweetened with honey. Topped with sautéed apples, creamy Greek yogurt, and crunchy walnuts for a perfect warm breakfast.
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
Garnish
- Plain Greek yogurt (amount as desired)
- Walnuts (amount as desired)
Instructions
- Prepare the oatmeal: Combine the old-fashioned oats, milk, ground flaxseed, cubed apple, honey, and ground cinnamon in a medium saucepan. Stir well to mix all ingredients.
- 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.
- Prepare the sautéed apple topping: Heat the butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the diced apple and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally until the apples begin to soften around the edges.
- 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 is bubbling.
- Assemble and serve: Divide the cooked oatmeal between two bowls. Top each bowl with the sautéed apples, a dollop of plain Greek yogurt, and a sprinkle of walnuts. Serve warm for a comforting breakfast.
Notes
- This oatmeal is perfect for a warm, cozy breakfast especially on cold days.
- Use unsweetened almond milk or any milk of choice.
- For a vegan option, substitute butter with coconut oil and Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt.
- Adjust honey quantity to taste or substitute with maple syrup.
- Walnuts can be toasted for extra crunch and flavor.
- Ground flaxseed adds fiber and omega-3 fatty acids but can be omitted if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
