This delicious and easy Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal bowl is the perfect way to start your day. The oats turn beautifully creamy as they cook with grated apple, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla, and the dash of maple syrup and milk brings everything together with a gentle sweetness. It all gets finished with crisp apple slices and a sprinkle of low sugar granola for the ideal bit of crunch.
I love oatmeal for breakfast because it is properly filling and endlessly versatile, but this apple cinnamon version sits right at the top of my list. It is simple, warm and full of flavour, and it always hits the spot.
Calories in Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bowl
This recipe serves 2 and is 413 calories per serving
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Ingredients Used
To make this recipe you will need the following ingredients:
- Apple: Adds natural sweetness and softens as it cooks, giving the bowl a bit of freshness as well as flavour.
- Rolled oats or quick oats: The base of the whole bowl. They cook down into something creamy and comforting without any effort at all.
- Cinnamon: Brings that warm, cosy flavour you expect. It makes the oats smell amazing before you even take a bite.
- Nutmeg: A tiny pinch adds depth and a gentle, toasty spice that works perfectly with the apple.
- Vanilla: Gives the bowl a soft, fragrant lift. It blends in quietly but makes everything taste better.
- Salt: Just enough to enchance the nutty flavour of the oats
- Maple syrup: Adds a mellow, natural sweetness that suits the apple and spices perfectly.
- Milk: Swirls through the oats and gives them that creamy, silky texture you want in a warm breakfast bowl.
- Low sugar granola: Finishes everything with a light crunch. It adds texture without overpowering the creamy oats.
Once you've gathered all the ingredients and prepared them accordingly, you're all set to create this easy and delightful recipe.
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Variations and Substitutes
There are a few easy ways to switch up this oatmeal bowl depending on what you have on hand or how you like it.
Fruit swaps: If you are not feeling apple, pears work beautifully here. They soften in the same way and bring a gentle sweetness that suits the spices. Berries, peaches or even banana will also do the job if that is what you have on hand.
Topping alternatives: Granola is great for crunch, but you can get creative. A crumbled biscuit gives the bowl a dessert-like edge without going overboard. Nuts or seeds add a toasty bite and a bit of extra richness, especially almonds, pecans or pumpkin seeds.
Dairy Free - use a dairy free milk of choice
Alternative to Maple Syrup - swap for honey or brown sugar
Making for one: If you want to make this just for one person, just half all the ingredients, again if you wanted to make this for 4 people, then double up the ingredients.
Tips for Perfectly Cooked Oats
A warm, creamy bowl of oatmeal is the perfect way to start the day, but getting the texture just right makes all the difference. Follow these simple tips to ensure your oats turn out smooth, flavourful, and perfectly balanced every time.
- Use the Right Oats - Rolled oats or Quick oats are ideal for a creamy bowl of oatmeal
- Grate the Apple - This helps it blend seamlessly into the oats and adds a bit of sweetness, however you can dice it small if you prefer. There is apple that cooks in the oatmeal and then slices on top to finish off.
- Salt in Oatmeal - A tip passed down from my Scottish grandmother-adding salt at the start helps the oats absorb liquid more evenly, giving them a better texture. It also enhances the nutty flavour of the oats.
- Cook Low and Slow - Simmering the oats over low to medium heat prevents them from sticking and allows the flavours to develop. Stir occasionally to keep them smooth.
- Adjust Liquid as Needed - Oats absorb liquid as they cook, so if they look too thick, add a splash of water.
- Sweeten to Taste - The sweetness here works perfectly for our family, balancing nicely with the tartness of the apple. Everyone's taste is different, though, so feel free to add more or less maple syrup to suit your own preference.
- Add the Toppings at the End - Finish the bowl with your chosen toppings to add a little contrast and texture. It makes each spoonful more interesting and perfectly complete.
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Recipe Card
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bowl
Start your day with this simple and comforting Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal bowl, packed with warming spices, crisp apple and low sugar granola topping.
Ingredients
For the oatmeal bowl
- 1 small crisp apple, sliced
- 80g rolled oats
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon of nutmeg, t
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- pinch of salt
- 2 cups (240m) of water,
- ½ cup (120ml) of 2% milk
For the toppings:
- 1 small crisp apple, sliced
- ¼ cup (4 tablespoons) of low sugar granola
- 2 tablespoons of maple syrup
- pinch of cinnamon
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the oats, grated apple, water, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Stir well to mix.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a gentle bubble, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it becomes thick and creamy.
- Divide the porridge evenly between two bowls. Pour ¼ cup of milk into each bowl and gently stir, leaving peaks of creamy oats visible through the milk.
- Top each bowl with the sliced apple and 2 tablespoons of granola. Drizzle with maple syrup and finish with a pinch of cinnamon.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Yield 2 Serving Size 1 SERVING (BOWL)Amount Per Serving Calories 413Total Fat 6gSaturated Fat 2gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 5mgSodium 101mgCarbohydrates 84gFiber 10gSugar 44gProtein 8g
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