Description
A comforting and nutritious Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal recipe, perfect for a quick and wholesome breakfast. Rolled oats are simmered to creamy perfection and topped with sautéed cinnamon-spiced apples and crunchy pecans for texture and flavor.
Ingredients
Oatmeal
- ½ cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup water or milk
- ½ Tablespoon maple syrup (or brown sugar or coconut sugar, optional)
- ¼-½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
Topping
- 2 Tablespoons chopped pecans
- ½ cup diced apples
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Cook apples: In a small saucepan, combine the diced apples, 2 teaspoons maple syrup, and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon. Sauté the mixture over medium heat for a few minutes until the apples soften and resemble baked apples in texture. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Cook oats: In another saucepan, add rolled oats, 1 cup water or milk, ½ tablespoon maple syrup, ¼-½ teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of sea salt. Bring the mixture to a low boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to a low simmer. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats have absorbed most of the liquid and become creamy.
- Serve: Transfer the cooked oatmeal into a serving bowl. Top with the sautéed cinnamon apples and chopped pecans. Optionally, sprinkle a little more cinnamon or add additional sweetener if desired. Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- You can substitute water with milk or a plant-based milk of your choice to make the oatmeal creamier.
- Adjust the amount of cinnamon and sweetener according to your taste preferences.
- Pecans can be replaced with other nuts like walnuts or almonds if desired.
- This recipe is best enjoyed immediately but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
