Apple Pie Oatmeal Breakfast (Printable View)

Creamy oats, cinnamon apples, brown sugar, and vanilla unite for a cozy breakfast bowl.

# What You Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 2 cups whole milk
03 - 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and diced

→ Flavorings

04 - 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
05 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of kosher salt

# How To Make It:

01 - Peel, core, and finely dice the apple.
02 - In a medium saucepan, add diced apple, rolled oats, milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt.
03 - Place saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring frequently, until oats are creamy and apples are softened, approximately 8-10 minutes.
04 - Add more milk if desired for a creamier texture; heat just until warmed through.
05 - Spoon oatmeal into bowls and garnish with additional cinnamon or diced apple if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Uses basic ingredients you likely have on hand
  • Quick enough for busy mornings
  • Naturally sweetened with apples
  • Satisfying and kid friendly comfort food
02 -
  • High in fiber thanks to both oats and apples
  • Easily made dairy free and vegan
  • Great for meal prep and reheats beautifully
03 -
  • Toast your oats in the dry pot before adding liquid for an even nuttier flavor
  • Choose apples that are just ripe not too soft for the best texture
  • Swirl in a little almond butter or peanut butter for richness if you want even more staying power
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