Apple Pie Oatmeal
Apple Pie Oatmeal is a warm, cozy breakfast that blends tender cinnamon-spiced apples with creamy oats for a bowl that tastes like dessert but fuels your morning with wholesome nutrition. It’s comforting, satisfying, and perfect for chilly mornings or anytime you want a nourishing breakfast that feels indulgent.
Ingredients
- For the Oatmeal
- 1 cup rolled oats or steel-cut oats
- 1 –2 medium apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, peeled & diced
- 1 cup milk or plant-based milk
- 1 cup water
- 1 –2 tbsp honey maple syrup, or brown sugar
- Pinch of salt
- Spices & Flavor
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Optional Toppings
- Chopped walnuts or pecans
- Raisins or dried cranberries
- Greek yogurt
- Extra honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Cook the Apples
- Peel, core, and dice apples.
- In a small pan, sauté apples in a little butter or coconut oil.
- Add cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Cook until tender but still slightly firm.
- Cook the Oats
- Add oats, milk, water, and salt to a saucepan.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat.
- Cook until creamy:
- Rolled oats: 5–10 minutes
- Steel-cut oats: 20–30 minutes
- Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Combine
- Stir cooked apples into the oats.
- Add vanilla extract and sweetener of choice.
- Mix until flavors are fully combined.
- Serve
- Spoon into bowls.
- Add nuts, dried fruit, yogurt, or extra sweetener if desired.
Notes
- Cook apples separately for the best texture.
- Adjust sweetness gradually to avoid overpowering the apple flavor.
- Let oatmeal sit 1 minute before serving to thicken perfectly.
- Use crisp apples so they hold their shape when cooked.