Apple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oats
Start your day with a warm, cozy bowl of Apple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oats—a wholesome, hearty breakfast bursting with comforting fall flavors! Made with nutty steel cut oats simmered to creamy perfection, this recipe combines tender diced apples, a dash of cinnamon, and a touch of brown sugar or maple syrup for natural sweetness. The addition of milk ensures a luxurious texture, while a hint of vanilla rounds out the flavor. Top your bowl with crunchy chopped nuts or extra apple slices for a delightful finishing touch. Ready in just 35 minutes, these oats are an excellent make-ahead option for busy mornings or a leisurely weekend treat. Packed with fiber and fall-inspired goodness, this satisfying breakfast will keep you fueled all day long!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 piece apple (medium-sized, diced)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar or maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts or pecans) or additional apple slices for topping (optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.
Stir in the steel cut oats and salt. Reduce heat to low and let simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
In the meantime, prepare the apple by washing, coring, and dicing it into small pieces.
After the oats have simmered for 20 minutes, stir in the diced apple, milk, cinnamon, and brown sugar or maple syrup.
Continue cooking the oats for another 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are creamy and the apple pieces have softened.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Divide the oats into two serving bowls. Top with additional apple slices, chopped nuts, or a sprinkle of cinnamon, if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy your Apple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oats!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1066 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.2 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 727 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 165.6 g | 60% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.8 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.9 g | ||
| Protein | 32.4 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 506 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 1245 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
