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Oatmeal Apple Breakfast

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Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal is a warm, creamy breakfast topped with sautéed cinnamon apples and crunchy pecans. It’s quick, comforting, and packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats for a nourishing start to the day.

  • Author: Tina
  • Prep Time: 3 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats

1 cup water or milk

1 tablespoon maple syrup, brown sugar, or coconut sugar (optional)

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Pinch of sea salt

2 tablespoons chopped pecans, for topping

1 small apple, diced

1 teaspoon maple syrup

¼ teaspoon cinnamon (for apples)

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, sauté the diced apples with 1 teaspoon maple syrup and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon for 3–4 minutes, until softened and fragrant. Set aside.
  2. In another saucepan, combine oats, water or milk, optional sweetener, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
  3. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until creamy and most liquid is absorbed.
  4. Transfer oatmeal to a bowl and top with sautéed apples, chopped pecans, and an extra sprinkle of cinnamon. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Use firm apples like Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, or Granny Smith for best results.
  • Swap pecans with pumpkin or sunflower seeds for a nut-free option.
  • For creamier oatmeal, cook with milk or stir in coconut milk or cream at the end.
  • Make overnight oats by combining ingredients (except apples) in a jar and refrigerating overnight.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days; reheat with a splash of milk or water.

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