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Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 312cal
Author: Ashley Fehr
This Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal is a hearty, wholesome breakfast packed with tender apples and cozy fall spices. It’s perfect for meal prep and fits into a gluten and dairy-free diet!
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Ingredients

  • 1 apple peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon butter or vegan margarine
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • pinch ground ginger or nutmeg optional
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup rolled oats (large flake)
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or other sugar or sweetener)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Add apples and butter to a medium saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat until apples are tender-crisp.
  • Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Cook 1 minute.
  • Add water and oats and stir until combined. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to medium-low and cook, stirring often, for 10-12 minutes, until desired tenderness is reached.
  • Remove from heat and stir in maple syrup (or other sweetener) and vanilla. Adjust sweetness and salt to taste.
  • Serve with a splash of milk if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 312cal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 229mg | Potassium: 297mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 301IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 2mg