Apple cider tea oatmeal is a quick and easy fall breakfast made in the microwave or on the stove top. Infused with apple cider tea and topped with crisp apples and cranberries, it’s ready in minutes and adds a seasonal twist to classic oatmeal.
What You'll Need (1 serving)
½ cup quick oats
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1 cup strong apple cider tea (I used Republic of Tea)
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
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1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
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Chopped apple, dried cranberries
How to Make Apple Cider Tea Oatmeal
- Brew the apple cider tea.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine oats, tea, salt and cinnamon.
- Microwave on high for 1½ to 2 minutes, then stir.
- Let stand 1 minute to thicken.
- Top with apples and dried cranberries.
- Drizzle with maple syrup or honey.
Tips & Variations
- Stovetop: Simmer the tea, then stir in oats and salt. Cook 1 to 2 minutes until creamy.
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Use rolled oats instead of quick oats and simmer 5 to 7 minutes until creamy.
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Add extra spices such as nutmeg or allspice with the cinnamon.
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Swap toppings with granola, pumpkin seeds, toasted pecans or raisins.
More Oatmeal Recipes To Try
We hope you give this apple cider tea oatmeal a try! If you do, leave a comment and a star rating on the recipe card, and be sure to check out what the other bloggers are sharing this week, their fall-inspired recipes are linked below.
Apple Cider Tea-Infused Oatmeal

Ingredients
- ½ cup quick oats
- 1 cup strong apple cider tea (I used Republic of Tea)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- Chopped apple, dried cranberries
Instructions
- Brew the apple cider tea.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine oats, tea, salt and cinnamon.
- Microwave on high for 1½–2 minutes, then stir.
- Let stand 1 minute to thicken.
- Top with apples and dried cranberries.
- Drizzle with maple syrup or honey.
Notes
- Stove top: Simmer the tea, then stir in oats, cinnamon and salt. Cook 1–2 minutes until creamy.
- For rolled oats instead of quick oats and simmer 5–7 minutes until creamy.
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We often put apples and cranberries in our oatmeal but I love the idea of apple cider tea in it as well!
ReplyDeleteI know what we're making for breakfast this week! This oatmeal looks and sounds delicious!
ReplyDeleteTea in oatmeal? Who knew! This sounds so delicious and the perfect start to your day.
ReplyDeleteA perfect, flavorful way to start your day.
ReplyDeleteSo clever to use apple cider tea to flavor this--then you always have it around!
ReplyDeleteI love oats and apples. This is the ideal start for me and I making sure this simple recipe is added to my breakfast meny every week.
ReplyDeleteI love that you used the tea in this oatmeal! Such a cozy dish!
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