Rustic Apple and Chia Oatmeal with Cinnamon
A warm breakfast featuring rolled oats cooked with apples and chia seeds, sweetened with cinnamon. This American recipe, ready in about 17 minutes, combines old-fashioned oats, water, and diced 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 320 calories and feeds 1, 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
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup diced apple, unpeeled
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp walnuts, chopped
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Instructions
- Step 1: Combine 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats, 1 cup water, 1/2 cup diced apple, and 1/4 tsp cinnamon in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently, then reduce heat to low.
- Step 2: Cook uncovered for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until oats are thickened and apples are tender. Stir in 1 tbsp chia seeds and cook for 1 minute more.
- Step 3: Remove from heat and stir in 1 tbsp maple syrup. Top with 2 tbsp chopped walnuts before serving.
