Description
Instant oats simmered with applesauce, honey, maple syrup, and cinnamon, topped with walnuts, apple slices, and raisins. One pot, five minutes, no packet required.
Ingredients
Units
- 1/2 cups (118 ml) instant oatmeal
- 1 cups (237 ml) water
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cups (59 ml) milk of choice
- 3 tbsp apple sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cups (59 ml) chopped almonds
- 1/2 apple, sliced
- Drizzle of honey
Instructions
- Place oats, water, and a pinch of salt in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 3–5 minutes.
- Add milk, applesauce, honey, maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2–3 minutes.
- Pour oatmeal into a serving bowl.
- Add sliced apple and almonds.
- Drizzle with honey and serve hot.
Notes
- For creamier oatmeal, use milk with a higher fat content, such as whole milk or oat milk.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, ensure your oats are certified gluten-free.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 60
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 10