Nutritious Apple Oatmeal (Stovetop Recipe)

This healthy cinnamon apple oatmeal is beyond delicious and so easy to make - just 20 minutes. It's so flavourful and filled with healthy ingredients like chia seeds and rolled oats for a perfectly balanced, cozy breakfast.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 apple, chopped (I use honeycrisp)
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 2 Tbsp chia seeds
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, divided ((use half for oatmeal, half for apples))
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 + 1/4 cups water or almond milk
• 1 tsp coconut oil ((or ghee, if not vegan))
• Toppings: nut butter, plain yogurt, nuts, pomegranates, hemp seeds, cacao nibs, pepitas, pure maple syrup or honey, etc.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Start by washing and chopping apples into approximately 1-inch chunks. There's no need to peel the apples (this helps to maximize it's nutrient content, too!)
2. 2Next, heat a small saucepan over medium heat. Add rolled oats, chia seeds, half of the ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and almond milk (or water). Cook the oatmeal until liquid has absorbed, stirring occasionally, for about 5 mins. Feel free to add more water or nut milk to achieve your desired oatmeal consistency.
3. 3On a separate pan, heat up coconut oil (or ghee) over medium heat. Add apple chunks and sauté them with the remaining cinnamon until they start to soften and brown, about 5 mins. Remove from heat.
4. 4Serve oatmeal in a bowls, top with sautéed apples, and other toppings as desired. Stir everything together and enjoy hot!