Northern-Style Apple and Cinnamon Breakfast Porridge

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-09 · Updated 2026-06-09

A warm, comforting breakfast porridge featuring northern apples cooked with cinnamon and a touch of maple syrup for natural sweetness. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 17 minutes, combines rolled oats, water, milk 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 "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 rolled oats
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup milk
• 1 large, peeled and diced apple
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water, 1 cup milk, and 1/4 tsp sea salt to a gentle boil over medium heat.
2. Step 2: Stir in 1 cup rolled oats and reduce heat to medium-low; cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
3. Step 3: Add 1 large peeled and diced apple, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 2 tbsp maple syrup, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract to the oats and continue cooking for another 5 minutes until the oats are creamy and the apples are tender.
4. Step 4: Remove the porridge from heat and stir in 1 tbsp unsalted butter for richness.
5. Step 5: Divide the porridge into bowls and top each with 1/4 cup chopped walnuts for a crunchy contrast.
6. Step 6: Serve warm as a nourishing start to your day inspired by northern flavors.