Apple Pie Oatmeal Bowl (Print Version)

Creamy oats infused with cinnamon and topped with warm sautéed apples for a wholesome breakfast.

# Components:

→ Oatmeal Base

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

# Directions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert but fills you up like a real breakfast, no guilt involved.
  • The apples get soft and jammy in the skillet, almost like pie filling but way easier.
  • You can make it with whatever milk you have on hand and it still turns out creamy and comforting.
02 -
  • Dont walk away from the oats while theyre simmering, they can bubble over fast and make a mess on the stove.
  • Let the apples cook long enough to soften and caramelize, raw apples on top just dont hit the same.
  • If your oats look too thick, stir in a splash more milk until you get the texture you like.
03 -
  • Toast your nuts in a dry skillet for a minute or two before adding them, it makes them taste richer and more alive.
  • A tiny pinch of salt in the apples brings out their sweetness and keeps the flavor from falling flat.
  • If you want it even more pie-like, stir a spoonful of applesauce into the oats while they cook.
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