3apples - peeled and chopped (granny smith or sweet apples will work)
¼cupmaple syrup - honey, brown sugar, or coconut sugar
Instructions
Slice the fresh apples into small bite-sized pieces.
Saute the diced apples a medium pot over medium heat with a bit of cooking oil or butter. Cook until apples are soft when poked with a fork.
Add the rolled oats to the pot and toast them for 1 minute, stirring often.
Add in the water, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg.
Bring to a boil over medium high heat then reduce heat to let it simmer. Cook oats for about 5 minutes, until the oats have absorbed all the liquid. Stir occassionally during this time (do not overstir or oats will get mushy).
Remove from the heat and stir in the pure maple syrup (brown sugar or honey). Add oats to serving bowls then add favorite toppings. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe Notes:
Avoid mushy oatmeal by stirring occasionally during the cooking process. If you stir too much, you'll get mushier oats.
REFRIGERATE – Add the oatmeal recipe to an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
REHEAT – Add the oatmeal to a microwave safe bowl. Heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring halfway through. You can also add leftovers to a pot and heat them on the stove. Add a splash of water or milk as you heat to bring in some moisture.
Add favorite toppings! I like to pour in fresh milk (or use dairy free milk), top with nuts and seeds, a dollop of yogurt or nut butter, sprinkle chia seeds, hemp seeds or shredded coconut. Add more fruit or even chocolate chips!