Oatmeal with Apples and Walnuts

Name: Oatmeal with Apples and Walnuts
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned, not instant); 1.5 cup water (for cooking oatmeal); 0.5 cup milk (whole or 2%, more for serving if desired); 1 pcs apple (medium, cored and diced into small cubes (no need to peel)); 3 tbsp walnuts (roughly chopped); 1 tsp butter; 2 tsp brown sugar (packed); 1 pinch cinnamon powder; 1 pinch salt

RATING

4.4/5(78)

TASTE SCORE

7/10

Warm, creamy oatmeal studded with soft cinnamon-kissed apple chunks and crunchy toasted walnuts. This cozy bowl comes together in minutes for a nourishing breakfast that fills the kitchen with the scent of cinnamon.

PREP

COOK

10m

SERVES

1 CUP

365 cal

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

For 2 servings

1 cuprolled oats · old-fashioned, not instant1.5 cupwater · for cooking oatmeal½ cupmilk · whole or 2%, more for serving if desired1 pcsapple · medium, cored and diced into small cubes (no need to peel)3 tbspwalnuts · roughly chopped1 tspbutter2 tspbrown sugar · packed1 pinchcinnamon powder1 pinchsalt

NUTRITION · PER SERVING

365

CALORIES · 1 CUP

Protein12g · 13%

Carbs51g · 56%

Fat15g · 37%

Fiber8g

Sugar14g

Saturated fat4g

Cholesterol5mg

Sodium93mg

Potassium434mg

Phosphorus287mg

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METHOD · 5 STEPS

prep · ~3 min
Toast the walnuts.
1.Place chopped walnuts in a small dry nonstick skillet over medium-low heat.
2.Toast, shaking the pan often, until fragrant and lightly golden (2-3 min).
3.Transfer immediately to a small bowl so they stop cooking.
saute · ~5 min
Sauté the apples.
1.Melt the butter in the same skillet over medium heat.
2.Add diced apple and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and starting to brown at the edges (4-5 min).
3.Sprinkle half the cinnamon powder over the apples, stir, and remove from heat.
TIPDon't rush the apples — that light browning builds deep caramel flavor.
boil · ~6 min
Cook the oatmeal.
1.Bring water and milk to a gentle boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
2.Stir in rolled oats and salt. Reduce heat to low once bubbling resumes.
3.Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes until oats are tender and creamy.
mix · ~1 min
Fold in apples and sweetness.
1.Remove oatmeal from heat.
2.Fold in the sautéed apples and brown sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves.
3.Spoon into bowls.
TIPFor looser oatmeal, splash in a little extra warm milk now.
garnish
Top with walnuts and remaining cinnamon.
Scatter toasted walnuts over each bowl. Dust with the remaining pinch of cinnamon powder. Drizzle a little extra milk on top if you like.

PRO TIPS

What to keep in mind.

6 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.

1
Use old-fashioned rolled oats for a creamy yet chewy texture; instant oats turn mushy.
2
Toast the walnuts in a dry pan until fragrant—this takes 2–3 minutes and boosts their nutty flavor.
3
Don't peel the apple; the skin adds color, texture, and extra fiber to the oatmeal.
4
Sauté the apples until they just start to brown at the edges for deeper caramelized sweetness.
5
For looser oatmeal, stir in a splash of warm milk after cooking instead of adding more water.
6
Let the oatmeal rest off the heat for 1 minute before serving so it thickens to the perfect consistency.

RECIPE VARIATIONS

Adapt it for your goals.

vegan

Vegan

Swap the butter for coconut oil or a neutral plant-based butter, and use unsweetened almond or oat milk instead of dairy milk. The oatmeal stays creamy and comforting.

high protein

High-protein

Stir in a scoop of vanilla or unflavored protein powder after cooking, or add 2 tablespoons of hemp seeds with the oats. Great for a post-workout breakfast.

sugar free

Sugar-free

Omit the brown sugar and rely on the natural sweetness of a very ripe apple, plus a pinch of cinnamon and a few chopped dates stirred in for extra sweetness.

nut free