Apple Pie Oatmeal Bowl (Printable Version)

Creamy oats infused with cinnamon and topped with warm sautéed apples and nuts for a cozy start.

# What You’ll Need:

→ 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
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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

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 or until oats become creamy and tender.
03 - Meanwhile, heat butter or coconut oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add diced apple, cinnamon, maple syrup, and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until apples soften and lightly caramelize, about 5 to 7 minutes.
04 - Divide the cooked oatmeal evenly between two bowls and spoon the warm apple mixture over each serving.
05 - Top with chopped toasted nuts and a drizzle of maple syrup or honey if desired. Sprinkle with a pinch of ground nutmeg. Serve warm.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert but keeps you full until lunch without that mid-morning slump.
  • The warm sautéed apples add a homemade touch that makes even weekday mornings feel special.
  • You can prep it in one pot while the apples cook in another, so cleanup is painless.
  • It's endlessly adaptable—swap the milk, change the nuts, add raisins, and it still works beautifully.
02 -
  • Don't skip toasting the nuts—it only takes a few minutes in a dry skillet and transforms them from bland to nutty and fragrant.
  • If your oats get too thick, just stir in a splash more milk until you reach your ideal creamy consistency.
  • Let the apples cook until they're soft and slightly caramelized, not just warmed through—that's where the magic happens.
03 -
  • Use a mix of milk and water if you want a lighter bowl that's still creamy but not too heavy.
  • Add the vanilla extract at the end of cooking instead of the beginning to keep its flavor bright and aromatic.
  • If you're cooking for one, halve the recipe but keep the apple portions the same—you'll thank me when you have extra for tomorrow.
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