Description
Warm and hearty apple cinnamon oatmeal made with tender spiced apples, creamy oats, and crunchy pecans. A cozy and nourishing breakfast ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups chopped apple (about 1 large apple)
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- Pinch fine sea salt
- 2 cups milk
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add chopped apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and salt. Stir to coat and sauté until softened.
- In a large pot, combine milk and water and bring to a boil. Stir in rolled oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Reduce heat to medium.
- Cook the oats, stirring occasionally, for 5–10 minutes, until softened and thickened. Add extra milk or water if needed for consistency.
- To serve, spoon oatmeal into bowls, top with sautéed apples, and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
Notes
- Use almond milk, oat milk, or coconut milk for a dairy-free version.
- Add nut butter or protein powder for extra protein.
- Mix in raisins, dried cranberries, or fresh berries for added fruit.
- Swap pecans with sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds for a nut-free option.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat with a splash of milk or water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (1/4–1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 418
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
