Golden Apple Oatmeal
Start your day with a warm and comforting bowl of Golden Apple Oatmeal, a wholesome breakfast recipe that combines creamy oats with the sweet, caramelized essence of golden apples. This quick and easy dish, ready in just 20 minutes, features rolled oats cooked to perfection with milk for a velvety texture, then topped with buttery, cinnamon-scented golden apple pieces that are lightly caramelized with honey or maple syrup. Optional additions like crunchy chopped nuts and chewy raisins take this oatmeal to the next level, making it as nutritious as it is delicious. Perfect for cozy mornings, this recipe is customizable for both dairy and non-dairy preferences, providing a naturally sweetened, heart-healthy start to your day.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 medium golden apple (e.g., Golden Delicious), peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (optional, such as pecans or walnuts)
- 2 tablespoons raisins (optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, add the water and bring it to a boil. Stir in the rolled oats and salt, lower heat to a simmer, and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats soften and thicken.
Add the milk to the cooked oats and continue to simmer for another 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until reaching your desired creaminess. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
While the oats are cooking, heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and let it melt.
Add the diced golden apple to the skillet and sprinkle with cinnamon. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apple pieces are softened and slightly golden.
Drizzle honey or maple syrup over the apples and let them caramelize for 1-2 additional minutes, stirring gently.
Divide the cooked oatmeal into two bowls. Top each bowl with the caramelized apples, chopped nuts, and raisins if desired.
Serve immediately while warm and enjoy your Golden Apple Oatmeal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
937 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.1 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.8 g | 59% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 51 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 724 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 148.2 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.5 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 83.4 g | ||
| Protein | 24.4 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 429 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1185 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
