Straightforward Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal from the Pantry

Satisfying Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal is filled with fireside spices and topped with tender bits of caramelized apples. This unfussy apple oatmeal is naturally sweetened and makes the dependable breakfast for a chilly morning! Add nuts for the go-to treat!

Why you’ll love this unfussy from-scratch oatmeal!

Nothing screams fall quite like a warm, comforting bowl of this savory apple cinnamon oatmeal. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients like old fashioned oats and fresh apples, this is truly the dependable fall breakfast.

Oatmeal is my go-to breakfast most days, but especially in the fall and winter when the mornings are cool and crisp. This method includes a basic bowl of oatmeal that is taken to the next level when sautéed cinnamon apples are added as a topping. This dish is loaded with all the flavors you start craving in autumn, like fresh apples, warm spices and brown sugar. Worth the pot!

Why you’ll love this method

• Bursting with flavor. Caramelized apples, cinnamon and oats come together for a breakfast that’s SO incredibly flavorful and satisfying.
• Comforting. Apple pie oatmeal is warm, comforting and full of hearty goodness. It’s like waking up to a big hug and completely tastes like dessert!
• Healthy. Nutrient-rich oats and fruit make this a healthy, wholesome breakfast.
• Straightforward. This apple oatmeal recipe comes together so easily with only a handful of ingredients.

Ingredients needed

The ingredients for this brown sugar oatmeal recipe are listed fully down in the recipe card but let’s briefly go over the pantry staples needed including a few substitutions you can make as desired!

• Butter or coconut oil. For sautéing the cinnamon apples.
• Apple. Any variety of apple can be used, but I prefer a sweeter apple in this method. Try honeycrisp or pink lady.
• Brown sugar. To sweeten and caramelize the apple pieces. As desired, you could also use pure maple syrup instead.
• Spices. Get the go-to comforting flavors from a mix of ground cinnamon and nutmeg. While not included in the recipe, a little vanilla extract would also go nicely with this!
• Cornstarch. Mixed with water to create a slurry, which will thicken the cinnamon apples.
• Old-fashioned oats. We’re using rolled oats to keep a nice creamy texture. Be sure to use certified gluten-free oats, if you need to keep this dish gluten free.
• Water or Milk. I typically opt for a non-dairy milk such as oat milk or soy milk but genuinely anything works well here. You can also simply use water!
• Salt. To intensify flavors and balance all the ingredients.
• To serve. chopped nuts, maple syrup, extra splash of milk.

Types of apples to use

For this dish, you truly can’t go wrong! I suggest using your go-to variety of sweet apples. But, here are some ideas based on what I have found works go-to:

• Honey crisp apples
• Gala apples
• Granny smith apples for a more tart oatmeal

How to Make It

Simply a reminder that you can find the FULL written healthy apple cinnamon oatmeal recipe down in the recipe card, but I want to quickly go over how to make them with visuals for you:)

For full, printable instructions, reference the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Frequently asked questions

More apple recipes to try

• Slow Cooker Apple Butter
• Apple Pie Crescent Rolls
• Vegan Apple Crisp
• Unfussy Apple Turnovers
• Dutch Apple Pie
• Apple Cinnamon Protein Pancakes