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Creamy stovetop apple cinnamon oatmeal flavored with vanilla and maple syrup, topped with pumpkin and hemp seeds for a nutritious and comforting breakfast.

  • Total Time: 11-15 minutes
  • Yield: 2-4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 apple
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup milk (unsweetened almond milk recommended)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1½ tablespoons maple syrup (adjust to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon hemp seeds (or nuts & seeds of choice)
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds (or nuts & seeds of choice)

Instructions

  1. Chop the apple into small pieces.
  2. Heat a saucepan over medium-high heat.
  3. Add half the chopped apples, ½ tablespoon maple syrup, and ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon to the saucepan; cook 5–10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the apples soften.
  4. Spoon out a few softened apple pieces and set aside for topping.
  5. Add the rolled oats, milk, water, vanilla extract, the remaining maple syrup, and the remaining cinnamon; stir and bring to a boil.
  6. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until creamy.
  7. Stir in pumpkin seeds and hemp seeds and heat for about 1 minute.
  8. Adjust texture by adding more milk or water to reach desired thickness.
  9. Serve the oatmeal topped with the reserved apple pieces.

Notes

For extra creaminess and protein, stir in a scoop of Greek yogurt when serving., Use rolled oats for the best texture; avoid quick oats (too mushy) and steel-cut oats (require longer cooking)., Sweeten to taste with additional maple syrup or use vanilla almond milk for natural sweetness., Adjust consistency by varying milk or water quantity., Flavor and ingredient swaps include nut butters, chocolate chips, protein powder, dates, and different nuts or seeds.

  • Author: Laura
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-10 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: About 1 bowl per serving
  • Calories: Approximately 250-300 calories per serving (varies with milk and toppings)
  • Fat: Approximately 7-9 g per serving
  • Carbohydrates: Approximately 45-50 g per serving
  • Protein: Approximately 7-9 g per serving