Description
Start your day with a delightful bowl of Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal topped with caramelized apples, walnuts, and a hint of maple syrup. This cozy and nutritious breakfast is perfect for chilly mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Oatmeal
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups milk or water
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Caramelized Apples
- 1 medium apple (peeled, cored, and sliced)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Toppings
- 1/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts
- Extra maple syrup (optional)
- Pinch of sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Main Oatmeal: In a medium saucepan, bring milk (or water) to a gentle boil. Stir in oats, cinnamon, salt, maple syrup, and vanilla. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until thickened and creamy.
- Caramelized Apples: In a skillet, melt butter. Add apple slices, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cook until apples are soft and caramelized.
- To serve, divide oatmeal into bowls. Top with caramelized apples, walnuts, and maple syrup if desired. Add a pinch of sea salt for contrast.
Notes
- Use honeycrisp or granny smith apples for best results.
- Substitute pecans for walnuts or add a splash of cream for richness.
- Leftover oatmeal can be stored in the fridge and reheated with a bit of milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
