Description
Warm, comforting oatmeal simmered with diced apples, cinnamon, and a touch of maple syrup, creating a delicious breakfast reminiscent of apple pie in a bowl.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 apple, diced
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups milk or water
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, add the diced apple, rolled oats, milk or water, maple syrup, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Stir to combine all the ingredients thoroughly.
- Cook Oatmeal: Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes until the oats become soft and the mixture turns creamy.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve the oatmeal warm. Optionally, top with extra diced apples or chopped nuts for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- Add raisins or dried cranberries to increase sweetness and texture.
- This recipe also works great for overnight oats if soaked overnight in the refrigerator.
- You can substitute milk with any plant-based milk to keep it vegan.
- For a crunch, sprinkle chopped walnuts or pecans on top when serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
