Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bowl

Updated: Oct 9th, 2020 · By Bethany Kramer
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This apple cinnamon oatmeal bowl is not only delicious but will keep you feeling full throughout your entire day! It’s filled with crisp apple slices, a sprinkle of cinnamon, nutritious nuts/seeds, and creamy almond butter all over hearty oats. It only takes 5 minutes to make and is super tasty! 

Two hands holding a light grey ceramic bowl with cinnamon apple oatmeal in it with a blue napkin in the background.

Start your day with this comforting bowl of oats and crisp apple slices – it will leave you feeling satisfied and energized all day long. Oatmeal bowls are one of my favorite things to have for breakfast. I love packing mine with seasonal fruit, nuts, seeds, and of course – nut butter!

This is a quick 5 minute breakfast that can also be prepped the night before! Super easy and beyond delicious. Shall we dig in?

How to Make Oatmeal Taste Amazing

No one wants boring oatmeal, right? Adding simple ingredients while cooking oats will help lock in flavor and make things extra delicious! Here are a few ingredients to level up on flavor:

  • Pinch of salt: salt goes a long way and draws out flavor when added to any dish.
  • Cinnamon: I put cinnamon in everything, but especially oatmeal. It adds so much flavor and has great health benefits!
  • Vanilla extract: A small splash of vanilla extract is just like salt – it enhances all the flavors in anything you add it to. It’s a must when making oatmeal!

Healthy Toppings 

One of the great things about eating oats for breakfast is the abundance of toppings you can add that give texture, flavor, and of course – are great for your body!

My favorite healthy toppings for oatmeal are: hemp seeds, chia seeds, walnuts, cinnamon, flax seeds, nut butters (almond or peanut butter), and fresh berries/fruit. All of these ingredients are nourishing to your body and make your oatmeal bowl taste amazing!

Apple cinnamon oatmeal in a light grey ceramic bowl with a spoon in it.

Preparing Oatmeal in Advance

For busier mornings you can prep this oatmeal the night before. Cook as directed then store in a sealed glass container in refrigerator. Reheat either on a stove top or in a microwave with a splash of almond milk or water. Add toppings after re-heated.

Extra Recipe Tips

  • You can also use quick oats, barley oats, or gluten free oats in this recipe instead of old-fashioned oats (cooking times may vary).
  • Other unrefined sugar sweeteners I like to use are coconut sugar, honey, or agave.
  • Additional toppings for oatmeal: bananas, berries, frozen blueberries, almonds, flax seeds, and peanut butter.

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Apple cinnamon oatmeal in a light grey ceramic bowl with a spoon in it and a blue napkin on the side.

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

5 from 1 vote
This apple cinnamon oatmeal bowl is not only delicious but will keep you feeling full throughout your entire day! It’s filled with crisp apple slices sprinkled with cinnamon, nutritious nuts/seeds, and creamy almond butter over hearty oats. Takes a quick 5 minutes to make and is super tasty! 
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Serves 1

Ingredients

Toppings

  • 1 Tablespoon almond butter
  • 2 teaspoons hemp seeds
  • 1 Tablespoon walnuts
  • 1/2 apple, diced small
  • 1 Tablespoon maple syrup
  • pinch of cinnamon

Instructions

  • Stove Top: Bring 1 cup water to a boil then stir in 1/2 cup oats, cinnamon, vanilla, and pinch of salt. Cook about 5 minutes over medium heat; stir occasionally.
    Microwave: Combine water, salt, cinnamon, vanilla, and oats in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH 2 1/2 to 3 minutes; stir before serving.
  • Top with almond butter, hemp seeds, apple slices, maple syrup, and pinch of cinnamon.

Notes

Extra Recipe Tips
  • You can also use quick oats, barley oats, or gluten free oats in this recipe instead of old-fashioned oats (cooking times may vary).
  • Other unrefined sugar sweeteners I like to use are coconut sugar, honey, or agave.
  • Additional toppings for oatmeal: bananas, berries, frozen blueberries, almonds, flax seeds, and peanut butter.
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword apple cinnamon oatmeal, how to make oatmeal taste good
Author Bethany Kramer

Nutrition

Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 45.2g | Protein: 11.6g | Fat: 16.9g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 4.5mg | Sugar: 13.3g

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2 Comments

  • Dan says:

    5 stars
    I love oatmeal and this looks insanely delicious. Love the idea of adding hemp seeds and walnuts for extra protein. 🙂

    • Bethany Kramer says:

      Thank you so much dan! I love adding extra protein by using lots of hemp seeds and nuts. 🙂