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Home » Breakfast » Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Published: Jan 7, 2020 · Modified: Jan 12, 2022 by Allison · 13 Comments

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Start your day with this healthy Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal. Tender cinnamon apples and creamy oatmeal sweetened with maple syrup. Options to make overnight oats or cook on the stovetop. 

If you’re in need of easy breakfasts for busy mornings this Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal is about to be one of your new faves. Bonus: This recipe is refined sugar free and filled with whole foods. It’s the perfect way to start the day!

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal in a white bowl.
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Leftover oats? Try our Homemade Granola or Trail Mix Cookies.

How to make apple cinnamon oatmeal (stovetop version):

  • Start by making the cinnamon apples: Saute diced apple with maple syrup, butter, cinnamon, and water. Cook until tender.
  • Add liquids (water and milk) to the same saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Add the oats and cook until tender and creamy, stirring occasionally.
Diced apples with maple syrup and cinnamon.

How To make apple cinnamon overnight oats:

This is a great option for busy mornings, as all the work is done in advance.

  • Start by making the cinnamon apples: Saute diced apple with maple syrup, butter, cinnamon, and water. Cook until tender. Transfer the apples to the refrigerator to chill.
  • In a large bowl, combine oats with milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, and chia seeds. Refrigerate overnight; the oats will soften and absorb the liquids.
  • To serve, scoop the oats into bowls or jars and top with cinnamon apples. Enjoy cold or microwave until heated through.
Overnight oats in a jar topped with cinnamon apples.

Recipe tips and variations:

  • Adjust the liquid to make the oatmeal thicker or thinner.
  • Add nuts, raisins or any dried fruit of your choice.
  • Add a few pinches of nutmeg or ginger along with the cinnamon (adjust to suit your taste).
  • You can double the apple portion of the recipe to use as a topping on other things: yogurt, pancakes, waffles, etc.
  • Increase the nutrients by adding flaxseeds, chia seeds, or hemp seeds to each serving.

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Recipe

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal in a white bowl.

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Tender cinnamon apples and creamy oatmeal sweetened with maple syrup. Options to make overnight oats or cook on the stovetop (see notes). 
5 from 7 votes
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 – 5
Calories: 282kcal
Author: Allison – Celebrating Sweets

Ingredients

Cinnamon apples:

  • 2 apples, finely chopped, peeled or unpeeled, your preference
  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon water

Oatmeal:

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 ½ cups milk , I use 2% milk or unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • maple syrup and milk, for serving

Instructions

Cinnamon apples:

  • Place all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender (about 10-15 minutes) but still holding their shape. Add an additional tablespoon of water if the mixture seems dry.
    If you're making overnight oats, transfer the cooked apples to the refrigerator and proceed with overnight oat recipe in the notes.

Oatmeal:

  • Remove several spoonfuls of cooked apples from the saucepan to be a garnish on top of the oatmeal. To the remaining apples in the saucepan, add 2 cups of water and 1 ½ cups of milk. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  • Once simmering, add oats, cinnamon and salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until the oats are tender and creamy. If the mixture seems too thick, add more water while cooking. Serve immediately, topped with some of the reserved cinnamon apples and maple syrup and milk, to taste.

Notes

OVERNIGHT OATS: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups milk (I use unsweetened almond milk), 2 teaspoons chia seeds, 3 tablespoons maple syrup, and 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats. Soak overnight until the oats have softened. Serve with the reserved cinnamon apples and additional maple syrup, if desired. 

Nutrition

Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 303mg | Potassium: 278mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 137IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 159mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional Information is an estimate based on third-party calculations and may vary based on products used and serving sizes.

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  1. Sara Welch

    January 21, 2020 at 12:05 pm

    5 stars
    I know what I will be having for breakfast tomorrow! What a great way to start my day; delicious!

    Reply
  2. Nicki

    November 17, 2020 at 6:57 am

    5 stars
    This blows away any apple and cinnamon oatmeal recipe I’ve ever had. I did use brown sugar and only 2 tablespoons in the apple mixture. That’s the only thing I changed. But this will become my staple for winter. Every bite had apples in it it was delicious. Thank you thank you

    Reply
    • Allison

      November 18, 2020 at 9:49 am

      I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for taking the time to comment. 🙂

      Reply
  3. Kayla

    May 04, 2021 at 11:17 am

    5 stars
    Thanks for an incredible recipe. I made this for my daughter while doing the formula to milk transition. She was a huge fan. I even put it in the processor when I’m done and put it into food pouches.

    Reply
    • Allison

      May 07, 2021 at 9:21 am

      Perfect! I’m so glad that worked out for you. Thanks for stopping by. 🙂

      Reply
  4. April13

    September 24, 2021 at 4:39 pm

    5 stars
    This is very good. I made it once with the maple syrup and once using 2 tablespoons of brown sugar – both were good. The extra step of cooking the apples first makes this extra delicious.

    Reply
    • Allison

      September 25, 2021 at 5:35 am

      I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for stopping by. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Elena

    February 04, 2022 at 11:12 am

    5 stars
    Much better than the way I had been making stewed apples for oatmeal. Will be doing this from now on!

    Reply
    • Allison

      February 07, 2022 at 12:55 pm

      I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for stopping by. 🙂

      Reply
  6. Kenya

    February 23, 2022 at 9:24 am

    5 stars
    I just tried this and it’s delicious. Thanks

    Reply
    • Allison

      February 25, 2022 at 11:10 am

      You’re welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  7. Jenn

    March 23, 2022 at 6:15 am

    Can this be frozen?

    Reply
    • Allison

      April 01, 2022 at 2:48 pm

      That should be fine. Enjoy!

      Reply

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