Made in a few short minutes, this creamy applesauce oatmeal recipe is so easy to make! All you need are a handful of good-for-you ingredients and you'll have this healthy oatmeal ready in no time. The apple and cinnamon flavor combination makes for such a cozy and flavorful breakfast!
To a saucepan, add the rolled oats, applesauce, cinnamon, salt, maple syrup, and water.
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer for 4 to 5 minutes while stirring frequently.
Stir in the milk and lower the heat. Continue to stir and simmer for another 4 to 5 minutes or until the oatmeal has thickened to your liking. Add additional sweetener or cinnamon if you prefer.
Serve immediately with toppings of your choice such as fruit, granola, nut butter, or more maple syrup.
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Notes
You can use less maple syrup if you prefer the oatmeal to be less sweet.