Description
A cozy and wholesome stovetop apple cinnamon oatmeal recipe sweetened naturally with honey and topped with sautéed apples, creamy Greek yogurt, and crunchy walnuts. Perfect for a comforting and nutritious breakfast.
Ingredients
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Oatmeal
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 2 cups milk (dairy or nondairy, such as unsweetened almond milk)
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 1 apple, cut into small cubes
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Sautéed Apple Topping
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1 apple, cut into small cubes
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Toppings
- Plain Greek yogurt
- Walnuts
Instructions
- Prepare the oatmeal: Combine the old-fashioned oats, milk, ground flaxseed, 1 apple (cubed), honey, and ground cinnamon in a medium saucepan.
- Cook the oatmeal: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 12 minutes until the oatmeal thickens and the apples are just barely tender, stirring occasionally.
- Make sautéed apples: Heat butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the diced apple and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples begin to soften around the edges.
- Finish sautéed apples: Turn the heat down to low, add honey and ground cinnamon, and continue to stir and cook for another 3 minutes until the apples are just tender and the honey bubbles.
- Serve: Divide the oatmeal between two bowls and top evenly with the sautéed apples, plain Greek yogurt, and walnuts. Enjoy warm.
Notes
- This oatmeal is perfect for a cold morning to provide warmth and energy.
- Substitute Greek yogurt with a non-dairy yogurt to keep it dairy-free.
- Use maple syrup instead of honey for a different sweetener option.
- For extra crunch, toast the walnuts before adding them on top.
- Milk choice can be adjusted to preference: dairy, almond, oat, or soy milk work well.
- Ensure apples are cut into small cubes for even cooking and texture balance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
