Microwave Creamy Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
Start your morning on a warm, comforting note with this quick and easy Microwave Creamy Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal. Packed with the wholesome goodness of rolled oats, sweet diced apple, and a hint of cozy cinnamon spice, this single-serving recipe comes together in under 10 minutes. Using milk or a dairy-free alternative ensures a perfectly creamy texture, while a touch of brown sugar and vanilla extract adds just the right amount of sweetness. Customize your bowl with optional toppings like crunchy chopped nuts or a drizzle of maple syrup for an extra layer of flavor. Perfect for busy mornings, this oatmeal is a healthy, satisfying way to fuel your day while enjoying the essence of fall flavors, no matter the season.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1 unit apple (small, peeled, cored, and diced)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (or sweetener of choice)
- 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon chopped nuts (optional, for topping)
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey (optional, for topping)
Instructions
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the rolled oats, milk, diced apple, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
Stir all the ingredients together to ensure even mixing.
Place the bowl in the microwave and cook on high for 2-3 minutes, pausing every 30 seconds to stir and prevent overflow.
Carefully remove the bowl from the microwave. Let the oatmeal rest for 1-2 minutes to thicken.
If desired, top with chopped nuts and a drizzle of maple syrup or honey for added flavor and texture.
Serve warm and enjoy your creamy apple cinnamon oatmeal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
517 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.2 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.9 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 242 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 92.0 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.5 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.9 g | ||
| Protein | 16.9 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.1 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 372 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 895 mg | 19% | |
*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.
