Apple Pie Oatmeal Bowl (Printable)

Creamy oats with cinnamon and sautéed apples, garnished with nuts and maple syrup.

# Ingredient list:

→ Oatmeal Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 2 cups milk (dairy or unsweetened non-dairy alternative)
03 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Apple Topping

07 - 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and diced
08 - 1 teaspoon unsalted butter or coconut oil for vegan option
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
10 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or brown sugar
11 - Pinch of salt

→ Optional Garnishes

12 - 2 tablespoons chopped toasted walnuts or pecans
13 - Extra maple syrup or honey, to taste
14 - Pinch of ground nutmeg

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine oats, milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla in a medium saucepan. Stir and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
02 - Reduce heat and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes until the oats are creamy and tender.
03 - Heat butter or coconut oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add diced apple, cinnamon, maple syrup, and salt. Cook, stirring, until apples soften and caramelize lightly, about 5 to 7 minutes.
04 - Divide the cooked oatmeal between two bowls and spoon the warm apple topping evenly over each serving.
05 - Finish with chopped nuts, drizzle extra maple syrup or honey if desired, and sprinkle with a pinch of ground nutmeg. Serve warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It gives you the cozy comfort of apple pie without the guilt or the wait.
  • The apples caramelize just enough to taste like youve been baking all morning.
  • Its endlessly adaptable to whatever milk, sweetener, or toppings you have on hand.
  • You can make it on a weekday and still feel like youre treating yourself.
02 -
  • Dont skip stirring the oats, or youll end up with a scorched bottom and uneven texture.
  • Let the apples cook undisturbed for a minute or two at a time so they actually caramelize instead of just steaming.
  • If your oats look too thick, add a splash more milk, they keep absorbing liquid even after you turn off the heat.
03 -
  • Toast your nuts in a dry skillet for a minute or two before adding them, it makes them taste richer and crunchier.
  • If youre in a rush, cook the apples the night before and just reheat them in the morning while the oats simmer.
  • A tiny pinch of salt in the apple mixture is the secret to making the sweetness pop without tasting sugary.
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