Apple Pie Oatmeal Bowl (Print View)

Creamy oats with cinnamon and warm sautéed apples, topped with nuts and a touch of maple syrup.

# Components:

→ Oatmeal Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 2 cups milk (dairy or unsweetened non-dairy)
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

# Method:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert but keeps you full until lunch without the sugar crash.
  • You can make it with whatever apples you have lying around, even the slightly bruised ones.
  • The whole thing comes together in one pot and one pan, so cleanup is actually manageable.
02 -
  • Don't walk away from the oats once they start simmering or they'll boil over and make a sticky mess on your stovetop.
  • Cook the apples until they're actually soft and starting to brown, not just warmed through, or they'll taste raw and bland.
03 -
  • Toast your nuts in a dry skillet for two minutes before adding them, it makes them taste richer and smell incredible.
  • If you like your oats thicker, use less milk or let them sit for a minute off the heat before serving.
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