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Cast iron skillet filled with cinnamon apple skillet oatmeal breakfast topped with chopped apples and cinnamon

Cinnamon Apple Skillet Oatmeal

A warm and comforting breakfast made with oats, fresh apples, and cinnamon, cooked in a skillet for a hearty start to your day.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Oatmeal
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 4 cups water or milk
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup optional
For the Apples
  • 2 apples peeled and diced
  • 1 tbsp butter or oil
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add butter or oil.
  2. Add diced apples and cinnamon, sautéing until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in rolled oats, water or milk, and cinnamon. Bring to a simmer.
  4. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until oats are tender and liquid is absorbed.
  5. Drizzle with maple syrup if desired and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 6gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For extra creaminess, use milk instead of water. Top with nuts or yogurt if desired.

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