Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
Apple pie taste, balanced base! This comforting apple cinnamon oatmeal has the best of both worlds. A creamy base made of nutrient-dense ingredients and a healthy and flavourful apple topping.
Servings: 2
Calories: 489kcal
Equipment
- pots
- cooking spoon
Ingredients
For the oatmeal
- 100 g rolled oats (1 cup)
- 500 ml milk, plant-based milk or water (2 cups)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 2 tablespoon ground hazelnuts
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseeds
For the apple cinnamon topping
- 1 apple (sweeter variety, e.g. Pink Lady)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 2 tablespoon water
Instructions
- For the apple topping chore and chop the apple and heat the honey in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the apple pieces, add the cinnamon and water, and bring to a boil. Stir to combine, cover with a lid and cook on low to medium heat for about 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, bring the milk or water in another saucepan to a boil. Add the oats, cinnamon powder and vanilla extract. Stir well, turn down the heat to the lowest heat point and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Remove the oatmeal from the heat and stir in the ground hazelnuts and flaxseeds.
- Divide the oatmeal into two bowls, jars or glasses and top with the cooked apple. Sprinkle with more cinnamon if you like, and serve.
Notes
- This oatmeal would also taste great with pears or other seasonal fruits like pears, plums, and grapes.
- Make this recipe vegan by using plant-based milk instead of regular milk and maple or agave syrup instead of honey.
- Out of milk? Use water instead to make this easy oatmeal recipe.
- This is an ideal recipe to meal prep your breakfast to have ready in no time when you need it. Find tips on how to prep and store this in the Recipe FAQs.
Nutrition
Calories: 489kcal