Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bowl

Old-fashioned oats simmer with diced apples and cinnamon, then meet a cool Greek yogurt spoonful for a naturally sweet, protein-rich breakfast.

By Moow Editorial ·

Apple-topped oatmeal sprinkled with brown spice in a white bowl.
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  • Cook most of the apple with the oats for sweetness and texture.
  • Add the yogurt only after portioning so it stays cool and creamy.

At a glance

Read through the method once, then measure every ingredient before you begin.

  • Yield: 4 oatmeal bowls
  • Prep time: 10 minutes
  • Cook time: 12 minutes
The listed weights are the reviewed basis for nutrition; household measures are rounded for practical cooking.

Estimated nutrition per serving

Serving basis: One serving from the editor-reviewed yield of 4 oatmeal bowls.

  • Calories: 370 kcal
  • Protein: 19 g
  • Carbohydrates: 66 g
  • Fat: 4 g
  • Sodium: 43 mg
Estimated from the listed ingredients and serving yield using USDA FoodData Central. Actual values vary with brands, substitutions, cooking losses, oil absorption, and portion size.

Ingredients

Measure these ingredients for the full reviewed recipe yield.

  • 2 2/3 cups (240 g) certified gluten-free old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 4 cups (960 g) water
  • 3 large (600 g) apples with skin, cored and diced, divided
  • 1 2/3 cups (400 g) nonfat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons (4 g) ground cinnamon

Directions

1. Combine the oats, water, three-quarters of the apples, and cinnamon in a saucepan.

2. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring often, until the oats are creamy and the apples are tender, 8 to 10 minutes.

3. Divide among four bowls and top with the yogurt and reserved apple.

Sources

  1. USDA FoodData Central — April 2026 data release

Contains milk. Use certified gluten-free oats for the stated version, keep the yogurt at 40°F (4°C) or colder, and refrigerate cooked oatmeal within 2 hours.

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