Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

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Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal is a hot breakfast that smells like apple pie and tastes as if fall has arrived.

The aroma of spicy cinnamon and apples cooking always gets me in the mood for autumn. It’s everything I love about apple pie cooked into a hearty comforting breakfast.

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Bites of sweet apples simmered with rolled oats and cinnamon spices, then topped with brown sugar and a pat of butter all added up to an absolutely delicious way to start the day.

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Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

This was an impromptu breakfast one morning, while we were out of town one weekend. I had arrived at our cabin with several bruised apples and I knew I needed to bake them into something.

I want something cinnamony, sweet, and homey. However, I wasn’t up for making an apple crisp or apple pie that I would want to eat in its entirety.

I saw the apples sitting on the counter the next morning as I was starting a batch of oatmeal for breakfast. I quickly diced them and simmered them along with the cooking oatmeal. A dash of cinnamon and a touch of nutmeg plus a little brown sugar completed the dish.

I also added the tiniest pat of butter to the top of each bowl of oatmeal before serving and sprinkled each dish with chopped pecans. Since then, I’ve also made this recipe several times without adding nuts and it’s delicious that way too.

My idea for Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal turned out so well, the boys requested this again for breakfast the first morning we were back home. I enjoyed this every bit as much as the kids did.

I love having a new and easy way to use bruised apples and a warming fall breakfast that takes very little effort or planning.

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How to Make Oatmeal

If most of your oatmeal making has involved ripping open a packet of instant mix, you’re missing out. Homemade oatmeal is so worth the small amount of extra effort.

All it takes is bringing a pot of water to boil along with oats and any other add-ins you desire (in this recipe, cinnamon, nutmeg, and chopped apples). After simmering the whole thing for a few minutes on low heat, you add your preferred sweetener to taste.

This recipe, like many oatmeal recipes, uses brown sugar as its sweetener. The amount of brown sugar you use depends on how sweet your apples are. Ripe sweet varieties of apple will result in oatmeal that’s already naturally sweet.

In general, I start with ¼ cup of brown sugar for this recipe. From there you can add more brown sugar by the tablespoon until you reach your preferred level of sweetness.

Hearty oatmeal filled with fresh apples and cinnamon spices is a winner of a breakfast! get the recipe at barefeetinthekitchen.com

Oatmeal Recipes

Over the past 7 years, this oatmeal has become one of my favorite oatmeal recipes. Oatmeal is one of our most frequently made breakfasts because it’s easy, nutritious and everyone enjoys it without complaint.

I love how many ways there are to prepare and flavor oatmeal, too! You never have to get bored of eating oatmeal the same old way day after day, although we certainly have our family’s favorite recipes. Along with Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal, we make Blueberry and Almond Oatmeal and Peaches and Cream Oatmeal

In the fall, another favorite is Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal. Eaten plain or topped with a little vanilla whipped cream it’s like autumn in a bowl.

All of these oatmeal recipes are delicious beyond words and if you haven’t tried them yet? You’re missing out.

Over the years, I’ve also found myself making more and more Baked Oatmeal Recipes. If you like the cinnamon and nutmeg flavors in this Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal, you’re sure to enjoy this Pumpkin Spice Baked Oatmeal just as much.

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal is a quick hot breakfast that will keep you satisfied until lunchtime! get the recipe at barefeetinthekitchen.com

Check out all of our Oatmeal Recipes here! And for a truly fabulous weekend breakfast, try these Homemade Cinnamon Rolls. They’re heaven on a plate.

If you’re a pancake lover – like my boys, these Apple Cinnamon Pancakes (that are also whole grain and dairy-free to boot) look divine.

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

  1. Combine the oats, water, apples, cinnamon and nutmeg in a medium size saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, stirring occasionally.
  2. As soon as it boils, reduce heat to low and simmer for just a few minutes, until the oats are soft and the apples are tender. Remove from the heat and add brown sugar to taste.
  3. The sweeter the apples, the less brown sugar you will need. Scoop into serving bowls and top with butter and pecans if desired. Enjoy!

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Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal - get the recipe at barefeetinthekitchen.com

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

4.80 from 20 votes
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal is a hot breakfast that smells like apple pie and tastes as if fall has arrived.
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
Servings: 5 servings

Ingredients 

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 3 3/4 cups water
  • 3 small sweet apples or 2 cups apple pieces diced small
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • dash of nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup plus 1-2 tablespoons brown sugar, adjust to taste
  • Butter a teaspoon or so for on top of each serving
  • Optional: chopped pecans just a sprinkling for serving each bowl

Instructions

  • Combine the oats, water, apples, cinnamon and nutmeg in a medium size saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium high heat, stirring occasionally. 
  • As soon as it boils, reduce heat to low and simmer for just a few minutes, until the oats are soft and the apples are tender. Remove from the heat and add brown sugar to taste. 
  • The sweeter the apples, the less brown sugar you will need. Scoop into serving bowls and top with butter and pecans if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcal · Carbohydrates: 37g · Protein: 5g · Fat: 2g · Saturated Fat: 1g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g · Monounsaturated Fat: 1g · Sodium: 244mg · Potassium: 235mg · Fiber: 6g · Sugar: 12g · Vitamin A: 60IU · Vitamin C: 5mg · Calcium: 31mg · Iron: 2mg
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{originally published 8/28/12 – recipe notes and photos updated 10/20/21}

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal is a favorite for all ages. It only takes a few minutes to get this deliciously hearty breakfast on the table! get the recipe at barefeetinthekitchen.com

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Hi, I’m Mary. I’m the author, cook, photographer, and travel lover behind the scenes here at Barefeet In The Kitchen. I'm also the author of three cookbooks dedicated to making cooking from scratch as simple as possible.

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  1. Jolissa says

    I used coconut sugar, almond milk, butter, pecans, and flaxseed for my toppings. Super tasty. I cooked the apples with the oatmeal and prefer it that way since it gives it some crunch.5 stars

  2. Brianna says

    Delicious recipe! Have made many times and will continue to do so. I like to do half water and half apple cider if I have it.5 stars

  3. T says

    The flavor was bland for the Apple cinnamon oatmeal. I thought it would be weird to add the apples as the oats cook, and I was right, not the best but the flavor from the cinnamon enhanced the oatmeal.2 stars

  4. TFR says

    Thank you for this recipe, it’s perfect! Absolutely delicious, and so easy to make in the morning. The whole family loved it!5 stars

  5. Michaela Jacobsen says

    Delicious! I was out of apple cinnamon oatmeal. I still had oatmeal left from cookies so I tried this recipe. My son and husband loved it!! We add toasted walnuts on top too. Yum!!!5 stars

    • Mary Younkin says

      Glad to hear that you and your family loved the oatmeal, Michaela! Adding toasted walnuts sounds like a great idea; I’ll have to try it the next time I make this for breakfast. Happy cooking!

  6. Stacie says

    Just what I was craving and super easy to reduce quantity. I used a small envy apple so very little sugar was needed. Also used water and milk then a dash of half and half on top! I was so excited because it smells so delicious that I probably pulled it off heat a little too soon but will let it go a bit longer next time.5 stars