Definitely the best ever apple cinnamon oatmeal you’ll taste. It’s creamy, fragrant, and flavorful featuring old-fashioned oats cooked on the stovetop in an almond-milk and apple juice-based broth.
This is first class oatmeal. The flavors scream fall, but it's all good, all year round.
oatmeal ingredients
- Old-Fashioned Oats
- Apples
- Butter
- Cinnamon
- Apple Juice
- Almond Milk
- Nutmeg
- Maple Syrup or Molasses
how to cook oatmeal in fruit juice (step by step)
There is nothing tricky about cooking oatmeal in a non-water/non-dairy based liquid. It’s the same directions just a different liquid source. For next-level flavor I like to toast the oats a little in ghee or regular butter before cooking.
So this recipe calls for an even split of almond milk and apple juice. The sautéed apples with apple juice gives you double the apple flavor and spices give it complexity and aroma.
serving suggestion
Serve as is since there is so much flavor already. Feel free to sprinkle some more cinnamon on top. The heat from the oatmeal will open the cinnamon flavor up.
tips for making oatmeal
- Change the ratio for apple juice: almond milk as you see fit and depending on your taste profile
- Add a dollop of Greek yogurt to the finished oatmeal for additional creaminess and more protein
- Use best apple juice you can afford.
- Toast the oats in butter first. This adds a ton of flavor. Toasting brings out the oatiness, and butter is butter!
frequently asked questions (faqs)
What kind of oats work best?
Old fashioned or quick oats are your best bests. You don’t have to cook them, but they easily blend. Steel cuts you should avoid unless you don’t mind a very chewy and grainy smoothie.
Can this recipe be converted to overnight oats?
Yes, this can be done rather easily. You’ll have to definitely exclude the basil, but everything else will be the same. Just mix the orange juice, almond milk, and honey well then mix in the oats and refrigerate overnight. Add the zest before serving.
Will this work in an Instant Pot?
This is easily done in Instant Pot. It’s actually my preferred way, especially with a cinnamon stick dropped in during cooking.
For other oat-based recipes you might like, try these:
Creamy Oatmeal w/ Berry Compote
For more details on the uses and benefits of getting more oats into your diet check-out this guide for making oatmeal.
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Ingredients
- 1 Apple peel, diced
- ½ tablespoon Clarified Butter or regular butter
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 cup Old-Fashioned Oats
- 1 cup Apple Juice
- 1 cup Almond Milk
- 1 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon Maple syrup or molasses
Instructions
- Heat medium sauce pan to medium heat. Add butter then saute apples with half the cinnamon for 1-2 minutes.
- Add oats for another minute.
- Add Apple juice, almond milk, and nutmeg mixing well. Cook according to package directions (bring to a boil then simmer for 5 minutes). Add maple syrup and mix in well. Serve
Notes
- Change the ratio for apple juice: almond milk as you see fit and depending on your taste profile
- Add a dollop of Greek yogurt to the finished oatmeal for additional creaminess and more protein
- Use best apple juice you can afford.
- Toast the oats in butter first. This adds a ton of flavor. Toasting brings out the oatiness, and butter is butter!
Heather
Saturday 5th of February 2022
How do you make this in the instant pot?
Marwin Brown
Sunday 6th of February 2022
Hi this is the approach i typically take for cooking oatmeal in my Instant Pot:
Turn on Sauté button on your Instant Pot and set to High. Once display reads “Hot” Add the ghee. Once ghee is melted add the spices and oats and toast for 1 minute stirring as needed to heat all the oats. Hit the Cancel button on the IP to turn off the heat. Add the almond milk, apple juice and salt to the IP. Place the IP lid on, and make sure the steam release valve is sealed. Pressure cook for 3 minutes. When it’s done pressure cooking, let the steam naturally release for 10 minutes. Hit the quick release. After the float valve has gone down, remove the lid, add the maple and very carefully stir to fully combine liquid and oatmeal. It will continue to thicken as it cools.
Jo
Sunday 9th of August 2020
I love oatmeal and love to try different flavors in it. This apple and cinnamon combination would be perfect in these cold days we are having!
Marwin Brown
Sunday 9th of August 2020
Thank you. It’s definitely a winter/fall go to recipe
Jamie
Monday 3rd of August 2020
I'm a huge fan of oatmeal so can't wait to try this recipe! It looks incredible and I love how the nutmeg and cinnamon go so well with apples!
Daniela
Sunday 2nd of August 2020
Love the first class oatmeal name! And what good looking oatmeal :). Thanks so much for sharing!
Neha
Sunday 2nd of August 2020
Thanks for such a detailed recipe. I have never tried adding apple juice to my oatmeal and it sounds delicious! Trying this tomorrow morning.