Easy Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

This easy apple cinnamon oatmeal is a quick every day breakfast that can be customized with whatever add-ins you like! Here are some ideas from the recipe creator, Sarah Caron of Cucina Bella:

• raisins – add 2 tbsp-1/4 cup when oatmeal is added
• pears – substitute a pear for the apple
• strawberries – add to the water mixture or substitute for the apple
• blueberries – same as strawberries
• almonds – add 2 tbsp when oatmeal is added

Special Diet Notes: Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, plant-based, vegan, and vegetarian.

Easy Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

 

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Cook time

8 mins

Total time

8 mins

 

Sarah Caron of Cucina Bella shared this recipe with us from her days with Fit Fare.

Author: Sarah Caron

Serves: 2 servings

Ingredients

• 1 cup apple cider
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 medium apple, peeled, cored and cubed
• 1 cup quick cooking oatmeal (use certified gluten-free oats for gluten-free)
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• Sweetener to taste, optional (i.e. coconut sugar, stevia, maple syrup)

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, combine the apple cider, water, lemon juice and apple and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
2. Add oatmeal, cinnamon and salt and stir together. Reduce heat to medium and cook for about 2 minutes, until thickened.
3. Remove from heat and let sit for 3-5 minutes before serving.
4. Give it a taste test, and if desired, stir in your favorite sweetener to taste.

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