🍏🥣 Oatmeal with Apple & Cinnamon
🎯 Difficulty: Easy
⏱️ Time: 10–15 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 2
🔥 Estimated Calories: ~200–250 kcal per serving
🧂 Ingredients
- Rolled oats: 1 cup (~90g, ~150 kcal)
- Water or milk (dairy or plant-based): 2 cups (~60–120 kcal)
- Apple (peeled, cored, and diced): 1 medium (~100g, ~52 kcal)
- Cinnamon: 1/2 tsp (~2 kcal)
- Honey or maple syrup (optional): 1 tbsp (~60 kcal)
- Chopped nuts (optional, for topping): 1–2 tbsp (~50–100 kcal)
- A pinch of salt
👨🍳 Step-by-step Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Oats
- In a medium saucepan, combine the oats, water (or milk), and a pinch of salt.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are tender and the liquid is absorbed.
Step 2: Prepare the Apple
- While the oats are cooking, peel, core, and dice the apple.
- In a separate small pan, cook the diced apple with a pinch of cinnamon over medium heat for 3–5 minutes until softened (optional: add a little water or a splash of maple syrup to enhance sweetness).
Step 3: Combine and Flavor
- Once the oats are cooked, stir in the cinnamon and the cooked apple mixture.
- Add honey or maple syrup to taste for extra sweetness (optional).
Step 4: Serve
- Serve the oatmeal in bowls.
- Top with additional cinnamon, chopped nuts, or a dollop of yogurt if desired.
💡 Tips
- For extra creaminess, use almond or coconut milk instead of water.
- You can substitute the apple with other fruits like pears or berries for variety.
- For a boost of protein, add chia seeds, hemp seeds, or a spoonful of nut butter to your oatmeal.
- If you prefer a thicker consistency, reduce the amount of liquid slightly during cooking.
