Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

 

• 1 small apple, diced (or ½ large)
• ▢1 cup rolled oats
• ▢1 cup water
• ▢1 cup milk 
• ▢2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ▢1½ tablespoon maple syrup or honey
• ▢½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ▢1 tablespoon hemp seeds (or nuts & seeds of choice)
• ▢1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds (or nuts & seeds of choice)

• Dice the apple into small pieces. Heat a saucepan on medium high heat. Add the apples, ½ tablespoon of the syrup, and ¼ teaspoon of the cinnamon. Cook for ~5-10 minutes, until the apples have softened, stirring frequently. Remove a couple spoonfuls of the apples from the saucepan and set them aside for topping the oatmeal.
• Add the oats, milk, water, vanilla, and remaining maple syrup and cinnamon. Stir and bring everything to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the pumpkin seeds and hemp seeds and heat another minute.
• Add more milk or water as needed to get to your desired thickness. Serve with the remaining apple on top. 

https://mallorythedietitian.com/apple-cinnamon-oatmeal/#recipe