This simple bowl of apple and cinnamon porridge is warm and comforting for any seasonal morning. It is a quick breakfast that fills you up and palates like home. You can make it on busy mornings or when you want a cozy start to the day.
Porridge has been a adapted as staple breakfast across the UK and Northern Europe for centuries. In cooler climates oats were a common crop, and people ate porridge for warmth and energy. Use of apples and cinnamon became popular with fresh fruit and warm spices especially in autumn when apples are at their best. Today, apple & cinnamon porridge is a classic British breakfast, it is seasonal, nourishing, and easy to make. Let’s make this delicious breakfast step by step.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (90 g) rolled oats
- 2 cups of milk
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 medium apple, peeled and finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tsp butter
- Toppings: extra apple slices, chopped nuts, chia seeds
Directions
Cook apples
In a small saucepan, melt butter. Add chopped apples and a pinch of cinnamon in same pan. Sauté it 2–3 minutes until slightly soft but not mushy.
Add oats & liquid
Now add oats, milk and water to the pan. Stir to combine everything.
Simmer gently
Cook porridge to slow flame and bring it to simmer. Cook 5–7 minutes, stirring now and then, until oats are creamy and tender.
Sweeten & Serve
Stir in honey or maple syrup whatever you prefer. Taste and adjust cinnamon and sweetness. Porridge is ready to serve when everything combined and creamy (not so thick). Spoon it into bowls and top with apple cinnamon slices and nuts. Serve it warm and enjoy.
Tips & Variations
- Quick microwave version: Mix ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl and cook 2–3 minutes, stirring halfway.
- Vegan: Use plant milk and coconut oil instead of butter.
Storage & Reheating
You can store leftover porridge in fridge for up to 2 days. Then reheat on stove with a splash of milk or water and cook to creamy texture.
FAQs
Q: Can I use steel-cut oats?
Yes, you can use but cook time will be longer (20–30 minutes) and liquid amount may change.
Q: Can I use frozen apples?
Yes. Add them straight into the pan; they will release extra juice so simmer it a bit longer to thicken.
This quick and easy Apple Cinnamon Porridge is easy, seasonal, and perfect for busy mornings. It is a simple recipe that feels special. You must try it today and save the variations for different mornings of the week.
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kcalEasy Apple Cinnamon Porridge made with oats, milk, fresh apples, and cinnamon. Ready in 15 minutes, creamy, comforting, and perfect for a healthy breakfast.
Ingredients
1 cup (90 g) rolled oats
2 cups of milk
1/2 cup water
1 medium apple, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
Pinch of salt
1 tsp butter
Toppings: extra apple slices, chopped nuts, chia seeds
Directions
- Cook apples
– In a small saucepan, melt butter. Add chopped apples and a pinch of cinnamon in same pan. Sauté it 2–3 minutes until slightly soft but not mushy. - Add oats & liquid
– Now add oats, milk and water to the pan. Stir to combine everything. - Simmer gently
– Cook porridge to slow flame and bring it to simmer. Cook 5–7 minutes, stirring now and then, until oats are creamy and tender. - Sweeten & finish
– Stir in honey or maple syrup whatever you prefer. Taste and adjust cinnamon and sweetness. - Serve
– Porridge is ready to serve when everything combined and creamy (not so thick). Spoon it into bowls and top with apple cinnamon slices and nuts. Serve it warm and enjoy.
Notes
- If you are using frozen apples add them straight into the pan, they will release extra juice so simmer these a bit longer to thicken.
