Description
This Super Seed Apple Oatmeal is a wholesome, fiber-rich breakfast made with rolled oats, fresh diced apples, a warm hint of cinnamon, and a nutritious blend of chia, flax, and pumpkin seeds. Sweetened with maple syrup or honey, it offers a delicious and filling start to your day with a balance of textures and flavors that are both comforting and energizing.
Ingredients
Oats Mixture
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 4 cups milk or unsweetened almond milk
- Pinch of salt
Fruit and Flavorings
- 2 apples, diced
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
Seeds and Toppings
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- Bring milk to simmer: In a saucepan, gently heat the milk over medium heat until it just begins to simmer, taking care not to boil.
- Cook oats: Stir in the rolled oats and a pinch of salt. Continue cooking and stirring occasionally for 5 to 7 minutes, allowing the oats to soften and absorb the milk.
- Add apples and flavor: Mix in the diced apples, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and maple syrup or honey. Cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes until the apples have softened to your preference.
- Incorporate seeds: Stir in the chia seeds and ground flaxseed to boost fiber and nutrients, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the oatmeal.
- Serve and top: Spoon the oatmeal into bowls and garnish each serving with pumpkin seeds to add a pleasant crunch and extra nutrition before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add chopped walnuts or pecans as a topping.
- Use steel-cut oats instead of rolled oats if you prefer a chewier texture, but increase cooking time accordingly.
- Adjust sweetener quantity to taste or substitute with your preferred sweetener.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
