This post is sponsored by The Quaker Oats Company. I used classic Old Fashioned Oats to make a simple, flavorful Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Mix. Enjoy!
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I’ve eaten oatmeal most mornings since childhood. Sometimes I switch it up with homefries, sweet potato pancakes, waffles, or breakfast enchiladas, but usually good old-fashioned oats win. Oats are versatile: hot or cold, savory or sweet, they work any time of day. Overnight oats are a lifesaver, and they’re even easier when you start with a premade blend like this apple cinnamon mix. Scoop it into a jar with your favorite plant milk, stir, and refrigerate overnight. Prefer it hot? Cook the mix for a couple minutes in the microwave or on the stove for a warm, spiced breakfast. This recipe makes 16 servings—16 quick breakfasts in under five minutes each.
In warmer months I enjoy oats hot or cold and with different flavor profiles. I always add cinnamon, ground flax, and softened dried fruit for texture and nutrition. Making a large batch of this dried oatmeal mix saves time each morning—just scoop, microwave or soak, and top with fresh fruit or nuts.
The apple-and-cinnamon instant oatmeal packets were a childhood favorite, and this homemade mix captures that cozy flavor without the single-serve packaging. If you don’t have dried apples, swap in dried peaches, strawberries, or another fruit you prefer. Because this mix uses dried fruit, it’s easy to enjoy year-round without worrying about what’s in season.
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Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Mix
Ingredients
- 8 cups Old Fashioned Oats or Quick-oats
- 2 cups chopped dried apples
- 1/4 cup cinnamon
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1 tsp Himalayan pink salt
- 1/4 cup ground flax seed
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar
- + add 1–1 1/2 cups unsweetened plant milk per serving when serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, dried apples, cinnamon, cloves, salt, ground flax, and coconut sugar. Stir thoroughly, then transfer the mix to an airtight container for storage.
- To serve hot: Combine 1/2 cup of the mix with 3/4 cup unsweetened plant milk or water in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave 1 minute, stir, then microwave another minute. Add more plant milk to adjust consistency and top with fruit, nuts, or additional milk.
To make overnight oats:
- In a jar combine 1/2 cup of the mix with 1 cup plant milk. Stir, seal, and refrigerate overnight. Serve chilled with fruit, nuts, and extra milk or toppings as desired.
Notes
Recipe Notes & Tips:
- Swap the dried apple for any dried fruit you prefer—freeze-dried strawberries or peaches work great.
- This mix is portable and perfect for travel; it also makes a dependable base for apple pie–style overnight oats.
Nutrition
Carbohydrates: 43 g |
Protein: 6 g |
Fat: 4 g |
Fiber: 8 g |
Sugar: 10 g
