Nut-Free Apple and Cinnamon Oats
Start your day with a cozy and allergen-friendly breakfast by whipping up these Nut-Free Apple and Cinnamon Oats. This comforting recipe combines tender rolled oats and sweet, juicy apple chunks, simmered to creamy perfection and delicately spiced with fragrant ground cinnamon. Naturally sweetened with maple syrup and a hint of vanilla, this wholesome dish is ready in just 20 minutes, making it a quick yet satisfying morning option. Perfect for those avoiding nuts, this simple recipe delivers warmth, flavor, and a healthy boost to your day. Ideal for busy mornings or leisurely weekends, serve these oats warm, garnished with extra apple slices or a sprinkle of cinnamon for a comforting, crowd-pleasing treat. Great as an easy nut-free breakfast, it’s a recipe your whole family will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Rolled oats
- 2 cups Water
- 1 medium Apple
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Butter
Instructions
Peel and core the apple, then dice it into small bite-sized pieces.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the water and a pinch of salt, then bring it to a gentle boil.
Stir in the oats, diced apple, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes or until the oats are tender and creamy and the apples are softened.
Once cooked, remove the saucepan from the heat and gently stir in the butter and maple syrup until combined.
Taste and add more maple syrup if desired for additional sweetness.
Divide the nut-free apple and cinnamon oats into serving bowls and serve warm.
Optional: Top with extra slices of apple or a sprinkle of cinnamon for garnish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
520 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.7 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.2 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 11 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 632 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 95.2 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.1 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.6 g | ||
| Protein | 14.1 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 96 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 548 mg | 12% | |
*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.
