Published 9/4/2022 • Updated 9/23/2024
Go-To Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
‘Tis the season, oatmeal lovers! There’s nothing that warms up the soul during the fall season quite as much as a bowl of warm oatmeal. This apple cinnamon oatmeal brings together all the fall flavors of apples, vanilla, cinnamon, and maple for the ultimate stovetop oatmeal recipe!
Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Ingredients
Old-fashioned rolled oats: 1 cup may not look like a lot of oatmeal, but once it cooks, it will expand and become super creamy and fluffy. Unsweetened almond milk: any kind of milk works for this recipe, but we don’t recommend subbing the milk for water because it really does help your oatmeal become ultra-creamy. Pure maple syrup: we love the flavor combo of maple and apples, but honey or agave will also work. Apple sauce: don’t skip the apple sauce! We prefer unsweetened, and it gives this apple cinnamon oatmeal its super apple-y taste. Vanilla extract: a little goes a long way! Ground cinnamon: you can’t have apple cinnamon oatmeal without the cinnamon. Chia seeds: chia seeds are a classic oatmeal ingredient at Fit Foodie Finds. They add volume and healthy fats.
Optional Toppings
Minced apple Ground cinnamon Granola Nut butter
Step-by-Step Instructions for Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
This apple cinnamon oatmeal is as easy as 1-2-3! Great for Meal Prep: Need to make breakfast for a whole week? Oatmeal is your girl! You can double, triple, or quadruple most oatmeal recipes, including this one. 100% Whole Grain: If you’re looking to start your day off with a whole grain, choose oatmeal! This apple cinnamon oatmeal is soft, chewy, and slightly nutty…plus 100% good for you.
How to Make Oatmeal
How to Make Oatmeal: Learn how to make every variation of oatmeal (steel-cut, rolled, and quick-cooking) in every method (stovetop, slow cooker, Instant Pot, overnight, and microwave)!
Combine Ingredients & Bring to a Boil
Place the rolled oats, 2 cups of almond milk, maple syrup, apple sauce, vanilla, cinnamon, and chia seeds into a medium saucepan, mix until combined, and bring to a boil.
Let simmer
Turn the heat down to low and let the oat mixture simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly until it thickens. Add 1/2 cup more almond milk and mix again. Let simmer for 1-2 more minutes.
Add toppings & Enjoy!
Top with fresh apple chunks and a drizzle of nut butter. Enjoy!
Using Other Varieties of Oats
Don’t have rolled oats on hand? Or prefer another variety of oats? The great news is this apple cinnamon oatmeal recipe also works with steel-cut oats and quick oats; you just have to tweak the liquid-to-oats ratio a bit.
Stovetop Steel Cut Oats
1 cup steel-cut oats 3 cups liquid
Instructions: Place 1 cup of steel-cut oats and 3 cups of liquid into a medium pot. Bring to a boil over high heat while continuously stirring. Then, reduce heat to low and let simmer, uncovered, for 20-30 minutes, stirring every so often. Cook until steel-cut oats are thick and creamy.
Stovetop Quick Cooking Oats
1 cup quick-cooking oats 2 cups liquid
Instructions: Place 1 cup quick-cooking oats and 2 cups liquid into a medium pot. Bring to a boil over high heat and continuously stir for 1-2 minutes or until oats have thickened.
Topping Ideas
Every bowl of oatmeal deserves to be topped with deliciousness! Here are some of our go-tos:
Guide to Overnight Oats
Want more overnight oats inspiration? Check out our Guide to Overnight Oats and learn how to make the perfect bowl + get 8 easy flavor variations!
nut butter nuts (walnuts, pecans, peanuts) more apple slices berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries) granola brown sugar
Storage
Let your oatmeal cool completely. Then, transfer it into a glass container and seal it. Store in the fridge. How long does oatmeal last in the fridge? Your oatmeal will last up to 3-5 days, depending on what kind of add-ins you use. If you use just oats and liquid, it should last longer!
Freezer Instructions
Believe it or not, oatmeal is an excellent make-ahead breakfast idea. You can make a double or triple batch at once and then freeze the rest for later. Check it out!
TO THAW/REHEAT
To thaw, remove 2-3 muffin cups from the freezer and place into a microwave-safe bowl. Defrost in the microwave for 2-3 minutes and then microwave on high for 30-60 seconds or until warm. Add milk as needed to thin out the the oatmeal if it’s become too thick.
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