Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Porridge

4.84 from 18 votes

This Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Porridge is the ultimate cozy, healthy, and hearty breakfast. With each bowl loaded with warm, caramelized apples, it's the perfect start to your day—and it comes together in less than 15 minutes! Fully Gluten-free + Vegan option!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Breakfast, Brunch

Keyword: apple, apples, breakfast, brunch, cinnamon, classic, dairy-free, digestion, easy, fall recipe, gluten-free, healthy, healthy bowl, homemade, oatmeal, oats, plant-based, recipe, spices, traditional

Servings: servings

Calories: 1001kcal

Author: Shanika

Ingredients

OATMEAL:

1 cup thick-cut Rolled oats, GF
1 medium Granny smith apple, peeled + diced
4 cups Almond milk (You can use your fave plant-based milk!)
½ cup condensed milk
¼ cup pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon gorund nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground allspice
Pinch of sea salt

CARAMELIZED APPLES:

1 medium Gala apples, sliced with skin on
2 Tbsps unsalted butter
½ cup organic brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
pinch of sea salt

TOPPING:

Toasted walnuts or pecans (See Notes!)

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Instructions

TO MAKE OATMEAL:

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.

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