Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Ingredients

Oatmeal

• 1 cup oats
• 2 cups water or milk or milk alternative
• 2 Tbsp maple syrup or brown sugar
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• pinch of salt
• 2 Tbsp chopped pecans or walnuts *optional

Cinnamon Apple Topping

• 1 cup diced apples
• 1 Tbsp maple syrup or brown sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

Cinnamon Apple Topping

• In a small saucepan combine diced apples, maple syrup or brown sugar, and cinnamon. Sautee for a few minutes over medium heat until apples are softened. Set aside.

Oatmeal

• Add oats, water/milk, maple syrup/brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt to a sauce pan over medium-high heat. Bring mixture to a low boil, reduce heat to a low simmer and continue to cook for about 5-7 minutes; stirring occasionally. Oatmeal is ready when the oats have soaked up most of the liquid and are creamy.
• Transfer to a bowl and top with cinnamon apples, nuts, milk (if desired), a sprinkle of cinnamon, and additional sweetener if needed.
• Makes 2 large servings or 4 small servings.

Cooking with Kids!
Your kids can help dump all the oatmeal ingredients into saucepan

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