Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal with Walnuts and Maple Recipe
A comforting and wholesome Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal recipe featuring creamy oats simmered in almond milk, sweetened with maple syrup, and topped with tender cinnamon-spiced apples and crunchy walnuts for a delicious and nutritious breakfast.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Oatmeal Base
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- Pinch fine salt
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Apple Topping
- 1 large apple, cored and diced small
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Cook Oatmeal: In a saucepan, combine the oats, almond milk, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then cook for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally until creamy and thickened.
- Sweeten and Flavor: Remove the oatmeal from heat and sweeten with 2 tablespoons of maple syrup. Stir in the vanilla extract to add depth to the flavor. Keep the oatmeal warm while preparing the topping.
- Prepare Apple Topping: In a small skillet over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the diced apple, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, and ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon. Cook, stirring frequently, until the apples become tender and caramelized, about 5 minutes.
- Assemble and Serve: Spoon the warm oatmeal into bowls and generously top with the cooked apple-cinnamon butter. Garnish with chopped walnuts and sprinkle extra cinnamon or drizzle additional maple syrup as desired for extra sweetness and crunch.
Notes
- Use fresh, crisp apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and flavor in the topping.
- Maple syrup can be substituted with honey or agave syrup if preferred.
- For a vegan version, use a plant-based butter substitute in the apple topping.
- Feel free to add a pinch of nutmeg or ground ginger for extra spice complexity.
- Chop walnuts can be replaced with pecans or almonds if desired.
