Oatmeal is a healthy, fiber-rich, whole grain-based breakfast…as long as you choose the right mix-ins and toppings.

I created a version that’s sweet and satisfying—it’s like having dessert for breakfast, one that’s really good for you. There’s no added sugar (not a drop), and it delivers fiber and antioxidants thanks to the cinnamon-y apples. Grab your spoon and get ready to swoon.

For more apple goodness, try my Apple Protein Pancakes.

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Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Oatmeal is a healthy, fiber-rich, whole grain-based breakfast…as long as you choose the right mix-ins and toppings.
Servings: 2 servings
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 12 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 2 teaspoons whipped butter
  • 1 apple, like Gala, Fuji, or Honeycrisp, finely chopped, skin on
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1¾ cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk, or any preferred milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Add the butter to a skillet and place over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, add the chopped apple and cinnamon. Stir to combine and sauté until they are just cooked but still crisp, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the oats and almond milk in a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil then lower the heat to a simmer. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until the oatmeal reaches your desired consistency. Stir in the vanilla.
  • Split the oatmeal between 2 bowls and top each with half of the apple-cinnamon mixture.

Notes

*Nutrition based on unsweetened vanilla almond milk.
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 245Carbohydrates: 39gProtein: 6gTotal Fat: 8g— Unsaturated Fat: 6g— Saturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 180mgFiber: 7gTotal Sugar: 9g— Natural Sugar: 9g— Added Sugar: 0g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
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