Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal

🧂 Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats

  gluten-free
• 2 cups water or unsweetened almond milk

  or any plant-based milk
• 1 medium apple

  cored and diced (such as Granny Smith or Fuji)
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup

  optional, adjust to taste
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg

  optional
• pinch of salt
• toppings: additional diced apple

  chopped nuts, raisins, or a sprinkle of cinnamon

Instructions

• 1 Combine Ingredients: In a medium pot, combine the rolled oats, almond milk,
  diced apple, maple syrup (if using), cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), and a pinch of
  salt.
• 2 Cook the Oatmeal: Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat. Reduce
  the heat to low and simmer for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until
  the oats are cooked and has thickened to your desired consistency.
• 3 Serve: Once the oatmeal is ready, remove it from heat. Divide it into two bowls.
• 4 Add Toppings: Top each serving with additional diced apple, chopped nuts,
  raisins, or a sprinkle of cinnamon as desired. (See recipe for Homemade Granola
  [https://carlisakrenek.com/2024/04/homemade-granola/])

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