Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups milk (or water for a dairy-free option)
- 1 medium apple (preferably Honeycrisp or Fuji), diced
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional for sweetness)
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- Toppings: Chopped nuts, fresh fruit, or yogurt (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium-sized pot, combine oats, milk (or water), and a pinch of salt.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Add diced apples and cinnamon to the pot. Stir and let cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the oats have reached your desired consistency.
- For extra sweetness, add honey or maple syrup and stir in vanilla extract.
- Serve hot, topped with your favorite toppings like chopped nuts or fresh fruit.
Notes
- For creamier oatmeal, use whole milk or almond milk.
- For a vegan option, replace honey with maple syrup and use plant-based milk.
- If you prefer steel-cut oats, adjust the cooking time to about 20-30 minutes.
- Make sure to stir often to avoid burning.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg