Apple-Cinnamon Oatmeal

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In this apple-cinnamon oatmeal recipe, we use the fruit in two forms, shredded and chopped, to maximize flavor and texture. Enjoy a bowl of this oatmeal and you'll start your day right with whole grains and a serving of fruit.

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Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings, about 1 1/ cups each

Ingredients

  • 4 crisp apples, such as Jazz or Pink Lady, divided

  • 1 cup steel-cut oats

  • 4 cups water

  • 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar, divided

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt

Directions

  1. Shred 2 apples using the large holes of a box grater, leaving the core behind.

  2. Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add oats and cook, stirring, until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Add water and the shredded apples; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes.

  3. Meanwhile, chop the remaining 2 apples.

  4. After the oats have cooked for 10 minutes, stir in the chopped apples, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, cinnamon and salt; continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and the oatmeal is quite thick, 15 to 20 minutes more. Divide the oatmeal among 4 bowls. Top each portion with 2 tablespoons yogurt and 3/4 teaspoon brown sugar.

Tips

Shopping Tip: Choose unbruised, firm apples with smooth skin. Store for up to 4 months in the refrigerator.

People with celiac disease or gluten-sensitivity should use oats that are labeled “gluten-free,” as oats are often cross-contaminated with wheat and barley.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

282 Calories
3g Fat
59g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size about 1 1/4 cups
Calories 282
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 59g 21%
Dietary Fiber 6g 23%
Total Sugars 28g
Added Sugars 10g 20%
Protein 8g 16%
Total Fat 3g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Vitamin A 62IU 1%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Folate 20mcg 5%
Sodium 166mg 7%
Calcium 46mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%
Magnesium 118mg 28%
Potassium 306mg 7%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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