Apple Pie Oatmeal Bowl (Printable)

Creamy oats with cinnamon and caramelized apples topped with nuts and a hint of nutmeg.

# What You'll Need:

→ Oatmeal Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 2 cups milk (dairy or unsweetened plant-based)
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 option
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

# Directions:

01 - Combine oats, milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla in a medium saucepan. Stir and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
02 - Reduce heat and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes until oats become creamy and tender.
03 - Heat butter or coconut oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add diced apple, cinnamon, maple syrup, and salt. Cook while stirring until apples soften and caramelize lightly, about 5 to 7 minutes.
04 - Divide cooked oatmeal between two bowls. Spoon warm apple topping over each. Garnish with chopped nuts, a drizzle of maple syrup or honey, and a pinch of nutmeg if desired. Serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like apple pie for breakfast but leaves you feeling genuinely nourished, not sluggish.
  • The whole thing comes together in twenty minutes, perfect for mornings when you want something that feels fancy but isn't fussy.
  • Warm spiced apples over creamy oats just hits differently—there's a coziness to it that coffee alone can't touch.
02 -
  • Don't walk away from the apples once they hit the pan—those last two minutes are when they go from firm to caramelized, and it happens faster than you'd think.
  • If your oats start looking too thick before they're tender, add a splash more milk rather than cooking them longer; you can always thicken again, but you can't undo overcooked oats.
03 -
  • Toast your own nuts in a dry skillet for two minutes before chopping—the flavor difference is worth the extra step, and your kitchen will smell incredible.
  • If you make this regularly, keep a cinnamon-sugar blend in a small jar; it makes the assembly faster and the consistency better from bowl to bowl.
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