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Easy Applesauce Oatmeal recipe. Perfect to use up leftover applesauce, this makes a quick and simple breakfast idea in only 4 ingredients.
If we are going to continue to be friends, you need to have oatmeal for breakfast at least once a week.
Or at least have an open mind about not hating oatmeal. Please and thank you?
Because I need people to help me feed my oatmeal addiction. Or at least come along for the ride.
I am trying to clear out my cupboards, because I have SO much food in the house! I don’t know how I managed to accumulate so much food in the 3 years living here, but here we are.
In the back of one of my cupboards, I found so many little containers of applesauce that will expire in a week.
Better start using it! Starting with this Applesauce Oatmeal.
It’s no surprise that the first recipe I make using the applesauce containers is oatmeal.
If you haven’t been following along with my oatmeal obsession, well. I have a whole bunch of oatmeal recipes that you can look through!
But right now, I am taking it easy and making a super simple, no topping oatmeal.
This is actually pretty rare for me. I usually top my oatmeal with alll of the toppings. But sometimes, all I want is for the flavours of the oatmeal to shine through. And that is what they do in this recipe.
One of the best parts about this Applesauce Oatmeal is that it uses only 4 ingredients:
- oats
- milk
- applesauce
- cinnamon
That is it! And I am sure you have all of those ingredients at home!
I used raspberry applesauce because I recently found out it is my favourite applesauce now, but you can use whatever you have on hand.
Happy Monday, oatmeal eating friends!

Applesauce Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup milk of choice
- 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Heat the milk in a small saucepan on medium heat. Add in the oats and applesauce. Bring to a boil, and reduce the heat. Allow to simmer for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix in the cinnamon and pour into a bowl.
This is such a great idea and a great way to use up applesauce.
Thanks Emma! I am always on the lookout for more oatmeal ideas 😉
I’ve never liked oatmeal, I had cancer surgery may 1st 8th 2021 in outh. Floor of mouth was replaced. Jaw bone replaced half of tongue gone so it’s hard for me to chew. A week as go I got a n idea to add cinnamon flavor applesauce to my oatmeal, game changer x it is a o good
I need to gain my weight b as c k I went from 115 lbs to 80lbs.
My mom made our oatmeal with a tablespoon or 2 of applesauce and a sprinkle of cinnamon, almost every school day morning. I grew up believing that was just something everyone ate. It’s such a natural combo.
I can really see why this recipe is working! I love the comforting flavors of all these ingredients together. Absolutely a delicious and healthy meal.
THanks! I am addicted to this combo 🙂
I have really been trying to find ways to eat a little better. I really also appreciate that these only have 4 ingredients. oats
milk
applesauce
cinnamon
Yes! Minimal ingredients always works for me 🙂
What a great way of using up almost expired applesauce. I have a jar right now that needs to be used so this recipe is perfect.
What good timing! Let me know if you try it out 🙂
Add a small scoop of peanut butter. For my boys, that’s the definition of taking it to the next level!
Nice I love it!!
What an excellent idea! My kiddos and I really enjoy oatmeal and I would love to make this recipe for them! I love quick, delicious, and healthy breakfasts!
I love a good oatmeal recipe too 🙂 Thanks!
Oatmeal is one of my favorite ways to start the morning and these applesauce oats look absolutely delicious! Can’t wait to add these to my morning!
I love it so much! I am so addicted to oatmeal.
This sounds like such a great quick healthy breakfast idea! Also brilliant for using up apple sauce. I usually make my own and always have leftovers!
Then this recipe would be perfect for you!! 🙂
I love a big comforting bowl of oatmeal in the morning, and adding applesauce to it is such a great idea! I love the warmth the spice adds. Thanks for a great breakfast recipe!
Thanks Amanda!! I love this one too 😉
I’ve got plenty of applesauce left, so time to use it all! This oatmeal recipe looks absolutely fantastic, and I am really looking forward to making it one of these mornings!
Yes!! This is the perfect solution!
Can you use water instead of milk? We are a milk free home for the most part!
Yes you definitely can!
Will this recipe work with microwaving the mixture instead of using the stove?
Yes, it can still work that way!
I used a full tsp of cinnamon, but I love cinnamon!
This was so delicious! Tasty and satisfying. Thank you!
I am so glad you liked it 🙂