Half-Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-27 · Updated 2026-03-27

A warm, comforting breakfast bowl with diced half-apple, rolled oats, and a touch of maple syrup for natural sweetness. This American-inspired sheet-pan recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 15 minutes, combines old-fashioned oats, half an apple, cinnamon 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 320 calories and feeds 2, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" 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 old-fashioned oats
• 1 medium half an apple
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/2 cup almond milk
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1/4 tsp salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Dice half an apple into 1/2-inch cubes. In a medium bowl, combine oats, cinnamon, chia seeds, salt, and 1 tbsp coconut oil.
2. Step 2: In a saucepan, heat almond milk and coconut oil over medium heat until just simmering (not boiling).
3. Step 3: Add oats mixture to the milk, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in diced apple and maple syrup. Let sit for 2 minutes before serving.
5. Step 5: Top with additional apple cubes and a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.