Healthy Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 teaspoon vegan butter or neutral oil.
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2 sweet apples, diced (e.g., honeycrisp).
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2 teaspoons brown sugar or maple syrup.
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
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Pinch of kosher salt.
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1 tablespoon water.
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2 cups quick-cooking or rolled oats.
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2+ tablespoons brown sugar or maple syrup.
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional).
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
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1/4 teaspoon ground ginger (optional).
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1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional).
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt.
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2 cups unsweetened non-dairy milk.
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2 cups water (or more milk for creamier oatmeal).
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1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts for serving (optional).
# Instructions:
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In a small saucepan, melt butter or oil over medium heat. Add diced apples, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and water. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until apples are tender and translucent. Remove half of the apples and set aside.
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Add the oats, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, salt, milk, water, and sweetener to the pot with the remaining apples. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
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Taste and adjust the sweetness as needed. Serve topped with the reserved cinnamon apples and a sprinkle of chopped nuts, if desired. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat on the stovetop with extra milk or water.
# Notes:
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This recipe is versatile and can be customized with different fruits or toppings like nuts, seeds, or dried fruits.