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Apple bran oatmeal in a bowl with oats, grated apple, cinnamon, and brown sugar topping

Apple Bran Oatmeal Bowl with Brown Sugar and Cinnamon

Apple bran oatmeal is a quick, comforting breakfast bowl with a creamy oat base, hearty bran texture, fresh apple flavor, and warm cinnamon sweetness. It is a simple choice for a satisfying morning meal made with everyday ingredients.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 252
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Oatmeal
  • 1 small to medium apple, grated (large, not too fine)
  • 1/3 cup oats
  • 1/4 cup bran cereal
  • 1 cup water
  • sprinkle of cinnamon
  • pinch salt
  • 2 tsp. brown sugar
Toppings
  • additional butter, sugar, milk or honey for topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine the oats, water, and salt in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 1:30.
  2. Stir in the bran cereal and microwave for an additional 30 seconds.
  3. Mix in the grated apple and cinnamon. Microwave for another 20 seconds if the oatmeal is not warm enough.
  4. Stir the brown sugar into the warm oatmeal.
  5. Finish with butter, honey, cream, or other preferred toppings.

Notes

Grate the apple into larger shreds rather than very fine pieces to help maintain visible fruit texture in the oatmeal.