Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal – Super Healthy Kids

This Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal has all the flavors of your kid’s favorite instant variety- but without all the sugar and preservatives! Fresh apples, sweet refreshing applesauce, warm cinnamon, and chewy old fashioned oats make this Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal recipe one to kick the packets to the curb for!

Why We Love This Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Recipe

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal is one of those classic flavors.. thanks to the ever-popular instant oatmeal packets. And for good reason! They are cheap, convenient, fast and easy to make, and they just taste good. They usually have freeze dried apple pieces, quick oats, cinnamon, sugar and preservatives.

But here’s the not-so-secret secret… making your own is almost as easy as the packets, tastes so much better and has SO much more nutrition! Fresh apples, sweet refreshing applesauce, warm cinnamon, and chewy old fashioned oats make this Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal recipe a simple, delicious, and filling breakfast that your kids are going to love.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• Oats– Definitely use old fashioned or rolled oats. They only take a couple minutes longer to cook than instant and are a thousand times better.
• Apples– You will need fresh apples (whatever kind your prefer) and unsweetened applesauce.
• Cinnamon & Nutmeg– Warm and sweet, the perfect compliment to crisp apples.
• Maple Syrup– The perfect sweetener to bring out the flavor of the apples.
• Vanilla Extract– Adds another layer of flavor.

How To Make Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal:

1. Dice the apples. You can peel them first, but we left the peels on- that’s where the majority of the nutrients are!
2. In a medium saucepan, add the oats, water, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and diced apples. Bring to a boil; simmer for 4-5 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the apples have softened.
3. Remove from the heat. Stir in the applesauce, maple syrup, and vanilla.
4. Serve with additional fresh apples, if desired.

Tips & Suggestions:

Use Steel Cut Oats

For a heartier oatmeal, replace the rolled oats with steel cut oats. They add a chewy, nutty flavor, plus a bit more fiber and protein. Use 3/4 cup of rolled oats and 2 1/4 cups water in this recipe. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender.

Leftover Oatmeal

Leftover oatmeal can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Boost the flavor, texture, and nutrition by adding extra tasty toppings! Chopped walnuts, raisins, or flaked coconut all taste delicious in this apple cinnamon oatmeal.

Add an egg.

To create a creamier texture and add a boost of protein, add an egg to your oatmeal! You can use egg whites, or a whole egg. Gently whisk the eggs in a bowl. Once the oatmeal is almost cooked, slowly add the egg while stirring constantly. Allow the oatmeal to finish cooking, about another minute. You’ll end up with creamy oats, and no eggy flavor!

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