Apple Cinnamon Protein Oatmeal

Name: Apple Cinnamon Protein Oatmeal
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Ingredients: 80 g Rolled oat; 2 Apple, diced; 1 tsp Cinnamon, ground; 40 g Protein powder; 300 ml Milk; 120 ml Water; 1 pinch Salt

Apple Cinnamon Protein Oatmeal · ready in 17 min · 2 servings · 363 kcal per serving · easy · 7 ingredients

A cozy breakfast bowl where oats simmer into creaminess, apple softens gently, and cinnamon perfumes every spoonful with a clean protein boost.

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 12 min
Total: 17 min
Serves: 2
kcal: 363
Difficulty: easy

Breakfast Quick (30 min or less)Vegetarian High-protein (25 g+)

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 2 servings

80 gRolled oat
2Apple, diced
1 tspCinnamon, ground
40 gProtein powder
300 mlMilk
120 mlWater
1 pinchSalt

Equipment

stovetop, measuring spoon, saucepan, knife, cutting board, spoon, serving bowl, whisk

Instructions

Mise en place
Gather and measure oats, apple, cinnamon, protein powder, milk, water, and salt, with a saucepan, knife, board, grater, spoon, and bowls. · 5 min
What to look for: All ingredients are measured and the apple is neatly diced.
Simmer oats
Bring the milk, water, and salt to a gentle boil in a saucepan, then stir in the rolled oats and reduce heat to a steady simmer. · 4 min
What to look for: Small bubbles rise around the edges and the oats begin to thicken.
Cook apple
Add the diced apple and cinnamon, then cook while stirring often until the oats swell and the apple turns tender. · 4 min
What to look for: The mixture looks creamy and the apple pieces soften at the edges.
Blend protein
Remove the pan from heat and let the oatmeal stand for 1 minute, then whisk in protein powder gradually until smooth and creamy. · 2 min
What to look for: The powder disappears fully and the oatmeal looks thick and glossy.
Finish texture
Stir gently until the texture looks glossy and spoonable, heating for 1 minute over low heat only if needed. · 1 min
What to look for: The oatmeal falls slowly from the spoon and holds a soft mound.
Serve warm
Spoon the oatmeal into 2 bowls and serve warm while the apple is soft, the cinnamon is fragrant, and the surface is creamy. · 1 min
What to look for: Each bowl is creamy, warm, and evenly speckled with cinnamon.

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	363
Protein	28 g
Carbohydrates	50 g
of which sugars	18 g
Fat	7 g
of which saturated	3 g
Fibre	8 g
Sodium	346 mg

Nutri-ScoreA

Allergens

Contains: gluten, milk

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 3 days
Freezer: yes, up to 1 months
Microwave with a splash of milk, stirring once, until hot and creamy.

Ingredient substitutions

Rolled oat

Old fashioned oat: Use the same amount when the package uses this common label for rolled oats.

Milk

Water: Use water for a lighter bowl, though the oatmeal will be less creamy.

Water

Milk: Use milk in place of water for a richer and creamier oatmeal.