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Cinnamon Apple Skillet Oats

Cinnamon Apple Skillet Oats recipe with oats, apple, and cinnamon. A simple 10-minute breakfast with clear, step-by-step instructions.

Total time10 min
YieldServes 1
DietNo specific diet
Shopping8 ingredients
DifficultyEasy

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Ingredients

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Method

4 steps · about 10 minutes total

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Step 1

Cook diced apple in butter with cinnamon for 3 minutes.

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Step 2

Add oats, milk, brown sugar and salt.

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Step 3

Simmer gently for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring until creamy.

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Step 4

Top with walnuts and serve warm.

Before you serve

Cooking notes & good-to-know answers.

Small details for confident timing, useful swaps, and safer leftovers.

Cooking notes

Oats keep absorbing liquid as they stand, so add a splash more milk or yogurt if the texture becomes too thick.

Taste as you go and adjust seasoning to suit your ingredients and preferences.

Good to know

Serve it with a simple side that complements the main ingredients, such as a salad, cooked vegetables, bread or rice where appropriate.
Quick oats can work in many oat recipes, but they absorb liquid faster and may change the final texture.
Refrigerate leftovers promptly in a covered container and use them according to local food-safety guidance.

About this recipe

Cinnamon Apple Skillet Oats is a breakfast idea built around oats, apple, cinnamon, and walnuts. It is designed for straightforward home cooking and takes about 10 minutes, making it a useful option when you want a practical meal without a long ingredient list.