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A warm bowl of creamy apple cinnamon steel cut oats, garnished with fresh apple slices and pecans.
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Apple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oats: The Ultimate Creamy Recipe

The ultimate recipe for creamy, flavorful apple cinnamon steel cut oats. This easy, step-by-step guide delivers a healthy, comforting, and satisfying breakfast that's perfect for meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter or coconut oil
  • 1 cup Steel-Cut Oats uncooked
  • 1 large Apple peeled, cored, and diced (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith recommended)
  • 2 cups Water
  • 2 cups Milk dairy or unsweetened plant-based milk
  • 1 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 3 tbsp Pure Maple Syrup or to taste
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • 1 Medium Saucepan
  • 1 Measuring Cups and Spoons

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the dry steel-cut oats and toast, stirring frequently, for about 2-3 minutes until they become fragrant.
  2. Add the diced apples to the saucepan with the toasted oats. Sauté for another 3-4 minutes, until the apples begin to soften slightly.
  3. Pour in the water and milk, then add the cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir everything together and bring the mixture to a low boil.
  4. Once it's bubbling gently, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 25-30 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent the oats from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  5. Once the oats are tender and have absorbed most of the liquid, turn off the heat. Stir in the maple syrup and vanilla extract.
  6. Let the oatmeal stand, covered, for 5 minutes to thicken. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcalProtein: 10gFat: 11gFiber: 9g

Notes

For Meal Prep: Cool completely and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat with a splash of milk.
Best Apples to Use: Firm, crisp apples like Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Gala work best as they hold their shape and provide a nice tartness.
Keyword apple oatmeal,healthy breakfast,steel cut oats

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