If you’re a fan of those instant packets of apples and cinnamon oatmeal, you’re gonna love this homemade microwave version packed with real apple that’s reminiscent of apple pie. Tasty and satisfying, it’s so good I’ve had it for breakfast the past three mornings.
PREP: 5MINUTES MINS
COOK: 4MINUTES MINS
TOTAL: 9MINUTES MINS
Ingredients:
- ▢ 1/2 medium apple, peeled and chopped
- ▢ 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ▢ 2 tablespoons granulated no calorie sweetener
- ▢ 1/3 cup oats (old-fashioned or quick cooking, not instant)
- ▢ 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- In a medium-size microwave-safe bowl (at least 4 cup capacity), stir together the apple, ¼ cup water, cinnamon and sweetener.
- Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Remove from the microwave and add the oats, 3/4 cup water, and vanilla. Stir well.
- Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Remove stir and let cool for at least 1-2 minutes before digging in.