Description
Warm apple cinnamon oatmeal porridge invites comfort with its aromatic spices and creamy texture. Sweet apple chunks and delicate cinnamon swirls promise a delightful morning experience you’ll savor with pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 cup thick-cut rolled oats (gluten-free)
- 4 cups almond milk (or other plant-based milk)
- 1 medium Granny Smith apple, peeled and diced
- 1 medium Gala apple, sliced with skin on
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 cup condensed milk (or coconut milk for vegan)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup organic brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (or vegan butter)
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 2 pinches of sea salt
Optional Toppings:
- Toasted walnuts or pecans
- Maple syrup drizzle
Instructions
- Prepare the base mixture by combining rolled oats, diced Granny Smith apple, almond milk, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and sea salt in a medium saucepan.
- Activate the cooking process over medium-high heat, stirring consistently until the mixture reaches a rolling boil.
- Reduce temperature to low, allowing the oats to gently simmer for 8-10 minutes, periodically stirring to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Incorporate condensed milk and maple syrup into the oatmeal, continuing to cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until a creamy consistency develops.
- In a separate skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat, creating a foundation for the caramel sauce.
- Sprinkle brown sugar, additional cinnamon, and a delicate pinch of sea salt into the melted butter, stirring until the mixture creates small bubbles and begins to transform.
- Introduce sliced Gala apple to the caramel, coating thoroughly and cooking for 8-10 minutes until the fruit softens and the sauce thickens into a rich glaze.
- Transfer the creamy oatmeal into serving bowls, arranging the caramelized apple slices on top.
- Garnish with toasted walnuts or pecans for added texture and depth.
- Optional: Enhance the dish with an extra drizzle of maple syrup for increased sweetness.
Notes
- Customize milk options by swapping almond milk for dairy, oat, or coconut milk to suit dietary preferences.
- Toast oats briefly before cooking to enhance their nutty flavor and create a more complex taste profile.
- Control sweetness by adjusting maple syrup and condensed milk quantities according to personal taste preferences.
- Prep caramelized apples ahead of time and store in the refrigerator for quick morning assembly, saving valuable breakfast preparation time.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 80 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg