Ingredients
- For the Oatmeal:
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats*
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 small apple, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Chopped toasted pecans (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds, flaxseeds, and/or peanut butter (optional)
- For the Sautéed Apple Topping (optional):
- 1 large firm apple (Honeycrisp or Fuji), diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons pure maple syrup
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the oats, milk, water, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and any optional chia seeds, flaxseed, or peanut butter. Heat over medium-high until the liquid comes to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Add the diced apple. Continue simmering, stirring occasionally, until the oatmeal is creamy and most liquid is absorbed, about 6–8 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Optional topping: In a skillet over medium-low heat, melt butter. Add diced apple, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are soft but not mushy, about 8 minutes. Adjust sweetness or spices to taste.
- Serve oatmeal hot, topped with sautéed apples and toasted pecans.
Notes
- *Quick oats may be substituted, but will be softer and cook faster (add apples in step 1). Steel-cut oats require longer cooking time.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 4 days.
- Reheat with a splash of milk in the microwave (30-second increments) or on the stovetop until warmed through.
- Freeze up to 3 months in airtight containers or bags. Can freeze oatmeal and topping together or separately.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 of 2 servings
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 71g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 21mg
