High Protein Apple Cinnamon Oats
A nutritious and satisfying breakfast option featuring rolled oats, fresh apple chunks, and warm cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups water or milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 apple, chopped
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup protein powder (optional)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- Nuts or seeds for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Begin by bringing the water or milk to a boil in a pot.
- Once boiling, add the rolled oats, chopped apple, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- Stir the mixture well, then reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Let it cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until your oats are creamy and cooked to your liking.
- If you’re adding protein powder, mix it in after cooking.
- If you prefer a sweeter flavor, add honey or maple syrup to your taste.
- Serve warm, garnishing with nuts or seeds if desired.
Notes
For creamier oats, soak the rolled oats overnight in water or milk. Experiment with additional spices like nutmeg or ginger for a variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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