Microwave Oatmeal with Apple

Name: Microwave Oatmeal with Apple
Total time: 6 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: Home cooking
Ingredients: Rolled oats — 50 g; Milk 2.5% — 150 ml; Apples — 80 g; Honey — 6 g; Cinnamon — 0.3 g; Salt — 0.2 g

Quick oats with milk and grated apple, ready in three minutes in a deep bowl.

Time: 6 min
Serving: 316 kcal
Ingredients: ≈ $0.75
Protein: 11 g

Healthy Meat-free Sweet Quick Kid-friendly

Ingredients

1 Rolled oatspack 400 g ≈ $2.60 50 g
2 Milk 2.5%pack 930 ml ≈ $0.91 150 ml
3 Apples≈ $3.50 per kg 80 g
4 Honey 6 g
5 Cinnamon to taste
6 Salt to taste

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

Pour oats into a deep microwave-safe bowl, add milk² (fill no more than halfway), grated apple³, and a pinch of salt.
Microwave on high (800W) for 2 minutes, stir well, then microwave for 1 more minute.
Let it sit for 1 minute, then stir in honey and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Tips

Why it works: Fill the bowl no more than halfway to prevent milk from boiling over during microwaving, which ruins texture and makes cleanup harder. Stir after 2 minutes to distribute heat evenly and avoid dry spots in the oats.
Substitutions: Use yogurt instead of milk for tangier flavor; swap honey for sugar (6g) if preferred. Replace apples with pears (80g) for a softer texture.
Common mistakes: Overcooking turns oats mushy and grayish. Check at 2 minutes, not later. If it smells burnt, you microwaved too long.
Storing and reheating: Eat fresh or within 1 day. Reheat in the microwave for 30 seconds with 10ml water to restore creaminess.
Serve with: Pair with a banana or a handful of nuts for extra protein. Serve as a quick breakfast before school or work.

In short

Marked healthy: the planner picks it more often for the goals “lose weight” and “eat well”.

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Nutrition

Per serving and share of 2000 kcal

Calories	316 kcal	16%
Protein	11 g	14%
Fat	7 g	10%
Carbs	54 g	21%
Per 100 g	110 kcal

Cost

≈ $0.75per serving

Average supermarket prices, BLS (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics), August 2026. Your store will differ: products come in packs and each chain sets its own prices. The priciest item here is rolled oats.

You will need

Microwave

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