One-Pot Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
Naturally sweet cooked apples, fragrant cinnamon, and a hint of allspice make this easy and healthy one-pot apple cinnamon oatmeal the perfect breakfast for chilly mornings.
Equipment
- cutting board
- paring knife
- medium pot
- large spoon
Ingredients
- 1½ cups water
- 1 cup old-fashioned (rolled) oats
- 1 large Honeycrisp apple diced (Gala and Fuji apples also work well; use 2 apples if yours are on the smaller side)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon allspice
Optional
- 1 teaspoon coconut sugar or more, to taste (brown sugar or maple syrup also work well)
Instructions
- In a medium pot, bring the water to a boil.
- Add the oats, apple, cinnamon, and allspice.
- Stir well and reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Simmer, uncovered, for 8 to 12 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. The oatmeal is done when it is thick and fluffy and the apples are golden-brown and soft enough to pierce easily with a fork.
- Taste and adjust the spices to suit your preferences. If you like your oatmeal on the sweeter side, stir in 1 teaspoon of coconut sugar, brown sugar, or maple syrup.
- Serve hot. Enjoy as-is or garnished with toppings such as apple slices, crushed walnuts, granola, and/or shredded coconut.