Cremiger Haferbrei mit karamellisierten Äpfeln

Zutaten

• 4 tbsp old-fashioned rolled oats (rolled oats can also be used)
• 1 c water (you can replace with coconut milk or regular milk)
• 1/2 c green apple (about 1/2 of an apple)
• 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tbsp Maple syrup (divided)
• 1 tbsp cacao powder

Zubereitung

1. 1

   --- Make the creamy oatmeal ---

2. 2

   Add oats and water (or regular milk if that's what you use) to a small pan and put it over medium heat. Simmer the oatmeal, stirring from time to time until it absorbs all liquid and is thick but creamy at the same time, about 7-10 minutes.

3. 3

   --- Prepare the caramelized apple ---

4. 4

   Quarter the apple, core and dice it. Add apple to a small skillet and cook stirring occasionally for 3 minutes. It will begin to soften. Add ground cinnamon, 1 tbsp of Maple syrup and stir until the syrup coats the apple evenly. Cook for another 2 minutes and remove pan skillet from the heat.

5. 5

   --- Serve the caramelized apple oatmeal ---

6. 6

   Add creamy oatmeal to a serving bowl, top with the caramelized apple and sprinkle with the cacao powder. Add the remaining 1 tbsp of Maple syrup and serve.