Apple Cinnamon "Perfect" Oatmeal

Oatmeal in white bowl on wooden table with red checkered napkin.

5 from 1 vote

Apple Cinnamon "Perfect" Oatmeal

This oatmeal is sweetened with honey and flavored with cinnamon and nutmeg. It uses a special trick to keep the oats intact, and avoid mushy/slimy oatmeal.

Prep Time5 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Total Time20 mins

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 171kcal

Author: Elizabeth Lindemann

Ingredients

1 large apple or 2 small apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1/2 tablespoon butter
2 cups water
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tablespoon honey
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1/4 cup sliced almonds or chopped walnuts
Whole milk, cream, or yogurt, for serving (optional)

Instructions

Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add apples, cinnamon, and nutmeg; stir until coated.
Saute over medium heat until apples are soft (about 5 minutes, depending on how small you chopped them).
Add water, salt, and honey. Bring to a boil.
Add oats and almonds, stir, and remove from heat and cover. Let sit covered for 15 minutes.
When finished, serve with a splash of whole milk, cream, or yogurt on top (optional).

Notes

The great thing about this and other oatmeal is that you can make it and refrigerate it for about a week, and reheat it later for breakfast (or lunch, or dinner!). If you do this, you may need to add more water because it tends to dry out over time. Make a big batch over the weekend, and divide into individual containers. When you are ready to eat, add a couple of tablespoons of water and microwave for one minute.
The provided nutrition information does not include any added sodium from seasoning to taste, any optional ingredients, and it does not take brands into account. Feel free to calculate it yourself using this calculator or by adding the recipe to Yummly.

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