Apple, Raisin & Cinnamon Quick Oatmeal

ME:  Using quick oats, do you have a recipe for apple, raisins, and cinnamon oatmeal?

ChatGPT: Absolutely, Mitch! This Apple, Raisin & Cinnamon Oatmeal with quick oats is cozy, fast, and perfect for breakfast 🍎✨

🍎 Apple, Raisin & Cinnamon Quick Oatmeal

Serves: 1–2

Time: ~10 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup quick oats

2 cups water or milk (or half & half)

1 medium apple, peeled or unpeeled, diced small

¼ cup raisins

½ tsp cinnamon

Pinch of salt

1–2 Tbsp brown sugar or maple syrup (to taste)

Optional: splash of vanilla, knob of butter, chopped nuts

Instructions

Cook the apples:

In a small saucepan, combine the apple, raisins, cinnamon, and ¼ cup of the liquid. Simmer over medium heat for 3–4 minutes until the apples start to soften.

Add oats:

Stir in the oats, salt, and remaining liquid. Bring to a gentle boil.

Simmer:

Reduce heat and cook 1–2 minutes (quick oats cook fast), stirring often, until creamy.

Sweeten & finish:

Remove from heat. Stir in brown sugar/maple syrup, vanilla, and butter if using.

Serve warm with extra cinnamon on top.

🔁 Easy Variations

Apple Pie Style: Add a tiny pinch of nutmeg & cloves.

Creamy Boost: Use all milk + a spoon of cream cheese at the end.

Protein Add-In: Stir in a spoon of peanut butter or Greek yogurt.