Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

This apple cinnamon oatmeal recipe is the perfect way to use up extra apples! This warm, cozy, from scratch breakfast is perfect for a crisp fall morning.

I love apple season! Organic apples can be a little expensive when they’re out of season, so I always go crazy during the fall. Apple pie, apple crisp, or just a fresh and crispy apple to enjoy as a snack… I can’t get enough of them.

In fact, this year I’m branching out a bit more with the variety of apples I’m trying, and I certainly haven’t been disappointed! Opal apples, as it turns out, are delicious.

Apples go particularly well in oatmeal. They add just a little bit more texture, and the tartness and sweetness is exactly what a plain bowl of oatmeal needs. Although you can stick with just the apples and have a tasty bowl of oatmeal, I find that a little cinnamon and maple syrup makes it really feel like something special.

Is apple cinnamon oatmeal good for you?

While some packaged oatmeals that you can buy in the store may have quite a few ingredients you don’t want, homemade apple cinnamon oatmeal can be a super nourishing, filling breakfast option.

This oatmeal recipe uses only oatmeal, salt, cinnamon, apples, butter, and maple syrup. If you want this recipe to be truly nourishing, be sure to use organic apples, real maple syrup, and grass-fed butter!

To help support your metabolism, it’s a good idea to allow your oats to soak overnight before cooking them. I have a simple recipe for soaked oatmeal here. All it takes is a little forethought and a couple extra minutes, and you have a delicious and metabolically supportive bowl of oatmeal!

I also cook down the apples in this recipe so that they’re easier to digest, making this recipe great for a healthy metabolism.

Serve this oatmeal alongside some eggs, cottage cheese, or other source of protein for a balanced meal!

How to add apples to oatmeal

You can always just chop up some fresh apples to sprinkle in your morning bowl of oatmeal to add a little crunch and freshness.. I know some people also add chopped apples right into the boiling water with the oatmeal to cook it just a little bit!

Although there are many ways you could add apples to oatmeal, I like to cook the apples down for a little bit to make them easier to digest. This makes it a more pro-metabolic friendly breakfast.

It’s also extra delicious to sauté the apples in some butter and get a little caramelization happening – yum!

How to store cooked oatmeal

If you happen to have leftovers, you can store this apple cinnamon oatmeal in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Don’t be afraid to mix the apples into the oatmeal or have them on top of the oatmeal when storing.

The oatmeal will probably have gotten a little thick after being in the refrigerator for a couple days, so you may want to add a splash of milk or some other type of liquid before you heat it up again.

I have not tried freezing this oatmeal, but I imagine it would work fine. Of course, it would probably change the texture just a little bit, but if that doesn’t bother you, I’d say go for it! I would feeze the oatmeal in individual portions for an easy grab-and-go breakfast.

Ingredients

2 Small Apples*

2 Tbsp. Butter

1 Tbsp. Maple Syrup

1/4 tsp. Cinnamon

1 recipe Soaked Oatmeal

How to make apple cinnamon oatmeal

1. Get your Soaked Oatmeal recipe cooking. (or 2 cups prepared, plain oatmeal)
2. Begin by chopping your apples into small pieces. 
3. In a small saucepan or cast iron skillet, add the 2 Tbsp. butter and allow to melt over medium heat. 
4. Add the chopped apples and allow to cook, stirring occationally, for about 10 minutes, or until the apples are soft, but not mushy. 
5. Remove the apples from the heat and add the maple syrup and cinnamon. 
6. Serve over hot oatmeal and enjoy!

Notes

*I don’t peel my apples for this recipe because I buy organic apples, and because I don’t mind the peel or the added color and texture! Feel free to peel the apples before chopping them if you don’t like the apple peel.

Any type of apple will work fine for this recipe. I prefer ones with a little more sweetness to help sweeten up the oatmeal, but something tart like a Granny Smith will work just fine!

This recipe can be doubled, tripled etc. very easily if you’re needing to feed a larger family or group.

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What’s your favorite way to use up extra apples in the fall? Share your ideas in the comments!