Creamy Caramelized Apples Oatmeal
All you need is five pantry staple ingredients to make this delicious Apple Oatmeal recipe featuring caramelized apples for a delicious and nutritious breakfast. It’s the perfect breakfast recipe for cozy mornings, and what’s best is that it’s also vegan and sugar-free!
Ingredients
For the creamy oatmeal
- 4 tablespoon old-fashioned rolled oats rolled oats can also be used
- 1 c water
For the caramelized apple
- ½ c green apple about ½ of an apple
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp Maple syrup divided
- 1 tablespoon cacao powder
Instructions
Make the creamy oatmeal
- Add oats and water (or plant-based 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.
Prepare the caramelized apple
- 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 tablespoon of Maple syrup and stir until the syrup coats the apple evenly. Cook for another 2 minutes and remove pan skillet from the heat.
Serve the caramelized apple oatmeal
- Add creamy oatmeal to a serving bowl, top with the caramelized apple and sprinkle with the cacao powder. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of Maple syrup and serve.
Notes
Water. This vegan creamy oatmeal with green caramelized apple can be made with plant-based milk. Almond milk and oat milk would be my primary choices. Cashew and coconut milk can also be used. Keep in mind though, if you decide to use coconut milk, your Maple apple oatmeal will have a slight coconut-y flavor.
Microwave instructions. Combine the oats and water (or almond milk) in the microwave-safe bowl. Set power on high for 1 ½ minutes. At this point, the oatmeal should be nice and thick. If you wish to make it extra creamy, add 20-30 more seconds to a cooking time.
Making it ahead of time: Yes, you can make a batch of this recipe ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to five days. Reheat individual servings in the microwave or on the stove.
Storage. To store leftovers of this Apple Oatmeal recipe, first allow it to cool completely. Then, transfer it to an airtight container and place it in the refrigerator. It can be stored for up to 4 to 5 days.
Reheating. When you’re ready to enjoy it, you can reheat it in the microwave by heating it for 40 to 50 seconds.
Alternatively, you can reheat it on the stovetop by adding it to a saucepan with a little bit of liquid (plant-based milk or water) and heating it over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until it’s hot.
Unfortunately, this recipe cannot be frozen, as the oatmeal's texture will change and become gritty upon thawing and reheating. Therefore, it’s best to consume it within the aforementioned 4-5 day refrigerator timeframe.