Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

1 apple (peeled and finely chopped)

1 tablespoon butter or vegan margarine

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Pinch ground ginger or nutmeg (optional)

2 cups water

1 cup rolled oats ((large flake))

¼ cup maple syrup ((or other sugar or sweetener))

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 pinch salt (to taste)

Add apples and butter to a medium saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat until apples are tender-crisp.
Stir in cinnamon and other spices if desired. Cook 1 minute.
Add water and oats and stir until combined. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to medium-low and cook, stirring often, for 13-15 minutes, until desired tenderness is reached.
Remove from heat and stir in maple syrup (or other sweetener), vanilla and salt. Adjust sweetness and salt to taste.
Serve with a splash of milk if desired

Course🥞Breakfast

Diets🥕Vegetarian...

Category🥞Breakfast

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions🍲Comfort Food📆Everyday

Season🍂Fall

DifficultyVery Easy ⏰ 15m