Cinnamon-Spiced Apple Oatmeal Breakfast Bowls

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-10 · Updated 2026-06-10

Warm oatmeal infused with cinnamon and topped with sautéed apples for a cozy and wholesome breakfast. This American recipe, ready in about 17 minutes, combines rolled oats, water, and apple into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 2 cups water
• 1 large apple, peeled and diced
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup (optional) chopped walnuts

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Stir in 1 cup rolled oats and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes until thick and creamy.
2. Step 2: While oats cook, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add 1 large peeled and diced apple, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until apples are tender and caramelized.
3. Step 3: Remove apples from heat and stir 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract into the oatmeal. Divide oatmeal into two bowls.
4. Step 4: Spoon the warm cinnamon apples over each bowl and sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped walnuts if using for added crunch and flavor.