This Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Porridge is the ultimate healthy + hearty breakfast recipe. Each bowl is topped with warm caramelized apples and takes less than 15 minutes to make. A fully gluten-free recipe!
Add oats, diced apples, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and sea salt to a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring until everything is combined. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low so that everything simmers for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Once done, oats should thicken and become swollen + fluffy and creamy with half the the liquid still remaining. Stir in the condensed milk + maple syrup and let simmer for an additional 1-2 minutes before removing it from heat.
CARAMELIZED APPLES:
In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, add the butter and heat until melted. Add the brown sugar, cinnamon and sea salt and stir until combined and everything begins to bubble a bit, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the sliced apples and toss until well coated and cook for 8-10 minutes, until tender and the sauce has thickened. Remove from heat.
To serve, portion oatmeal into serving bowl(s) and top with caramelized apples, toasted nuts, and a light drizzle of maple syrup, if desired.
Bon Appetit!
Notes
STORAGE: Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Perfect for meal prep for the week!
OVERNIGHT OPTION: Simply add all oatmeal ingredients to a bowl and mix together until combined. Tightly cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight (or at least 8 hours). Once ready to serve, make Caramelized Apples and top overnight oats and enjoy.
TOASTED NUTS: Add chopped walnuts/pecans to a baking sheet and toasting them in the oven (400 degrees Fahrenheit) for 5-10 minutes, tossing them halfway to avoid browning on one side.
SWEETENER: Instead of maple syrup, you can simply use Agave to oatmeal as a sweetener.
VEGAN OPTION: Omit condensed milk and substitute with canned full-fat coconut milk/cream instead and unsalted butter with vegan butter.