Description
A warm, comforting bowl of oats flavored with maple, cinnamon, and apple, perfect for chilly fall mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups milk (or non-dairy milk)
- 1 medium apple, chopped
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Place a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add rolled oats and toast for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Stir in milk, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract. Let it come to a gentle simmer.
- After 5 minutes, add chopped apples and continue to cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once thick and creamy, remove from heat and stir in half the maple syrup.
- Spoon oats into bowls and top with remaining maple syrup, chopped pecans, and extra apple slices if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Honeycrisp or Gala for the best texture.
- Add a splash of milk while reheating to loosen the oats.
- Customize with nut butters or other fruits for variation.