Apple Pie Oatmeal
This apple pie oatmeal isn't just for breakfast, you can enjoy it as a healthy dessert too! Use certified gluten-free oats as needed and enjoy the natural sweetener, raw walnuts, and delicious apple pie spices that bring this delicious oatmeal together.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup diced apples (about ¼ inch cubes)
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 cup rolled oats (option to use certified gluten-free oats)
- 1 ¼ cup water
GARNISH
- walnut pieces
- additional diced apples
- sprinkle cinnamon and maple syrup as desired
Instructions
- Dice apples into ¼ inch cubes.
- In a small, heavy-bottom saucepan, add rolled oats, cinnamon, and nutmeg and mix together. Add in the maple syrup, diced apples, and water and combine. Heat on medium-low heat for 7-8 minutes, covered, stirring occasionally with heat-safe spatula or chopstick to avoid sticking.
- Decrease to low heat and keep covered for another 4-5 minutes.
- Transfer oatmeal to a serving bowl, or two, and garnish with fresh diced apples, diced walnut pieces, and sprinkle with additional cinnamon and maple syrup to taste.
- Enjoy with any milk of your choice, or Greek yogurt!