Low Fat Apple and Cinnamon Oats
Start your day with a bowl of comforting **Low Fat Apple and Cinnamon Oats**, a wholesome breakfast that's equal parts healthy and delicious. This recipe combines hearty rolled oats with the natural sweetness of fresh diced apple, a warm hint of cinnamon, and a splash of vanilla for a flavor-packed morning meal. Made with water and skim milk, it's a low-fat option that's perfect for a nutritious start to your day—plus, it's ready in just 15 minutes! You can customize it with a drizzle of honey for added sweetness or garnish with extra apple slices for a picture-perfect presentation. Perfect for weight-conscious eaters or anyone looking for a satisfying yet light breakfast, this easy-to-make recipe is your ticket to guilt-free morning indulgence. **Healthy apple oatmeal** never tasted so good!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups water
- 1 medium, peeled, cored, and diced apple
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- 0.5 cup skim milk
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the rolled oats, water, diced apple, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 5-7 minutes or until the oats are tender and the mixture has thickened.
Stir in the honey (if using) and cook for another minute.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the skim milk, mixing until well combined.
Transfer the oats to individual serving bowls.
Serve warm, optionally garnished with additional cinnamon or slices of fresh apple for decoration.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
541 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.0 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 657 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 105.3 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.1 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.7 g | ||
| Protein | 18.3 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 257 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 762 mg | 16% | |
*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.
