This hearty breakfast dish is packed with cholesterol-lowering soluble fiber. Leaving the apple skin on contributes even more fiber. Most of the fat is a healthy monounsaturated fat from the nuts.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 13 min |
| Prep: | 5 min |
| Cook: | 8 min |
| Yield: | 2 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 apple, preferably McIntosh, cored and coarsely chopped
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch kosher salt
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup toasted pecans
Instructions
- Combine the apple, oats, cinnamon, and salt in a large microwave-safe bowl water, and stir in the water. Cover and seal with plastic wrap or a tight fitting lid and heat in the microwave on high until apples are soft and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 8 minutes. Stir in the maple syrup. Divide between 2 bowls and top with the nuts. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 323 calorie |
| Total Fat | 12 grams |
| Saturated Fat | 1 grams |
| Cholesterol | 0 milligrams |
| Sodium | 131 milligrams |
| Carbohydrates | 48 grams |
| Dietary Fiber | 6 grams |
| Protein | 7 grams |
| Sugar | 12 grams |
Reviews
This recipe was amazing and delicious! I did not have pecans, only walnuts, though I did not want to possibly ruin it, so I didn’t add them. I halved the recipe and put half an irregularly chopped red apple, a lot of cinnamon, a bit of normal sugar that I crushed up so it wouldn’t overpower the cinnamon, a dash of salt, and of course, the oats. I didn’t use any precise measurements and just winged it, so I have no idea how much water I really did add, but it seemed to cover it just enough so i could see a small layer of the top. For microwaving, I put it in mine for 4:10 minutes with a small microwave safe plate on top as the lid. When it finished, it had dripped a little on the side of the bowl, which I am surprised at since I expected it to overflow! I grabbed it out (used protection – it was really hot!) and I let it sit for just one minute before I slowly slid the plate off, avoiding the steam. Finally, I rinsed the plate in the sink and gave the oatmeal a stir – it was cooked. Added maple syrup (drizzle) Not that messy overall, and it tasted great! In the future, I plan to season the apple before I add it such as with brown sugar, maybe extra cinnamon, nutmeg, or something. Loved this recipe!!
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Just made mine, instead of maple syrup I used brown sugar, I also used Granny Smith apples and quick oats. It’s just what I had in the pantry. Kept an eye on it and it only needed around 4 and a half minutes because it began to bubble up and overflow after that amount of time. When I took it out it was fully cooked. Added some earth balance spread to it and halved it, half for now and half for later. Perfect since I’m sick right now and just needed a quick fix of cooked apples and something soothing for my stomach.
I really like this recipe. I was looking for something with cinnamon and apples! (which is one of the best combinations out there) But I will say that if you try to put it in the fridge and try to eat it two days later, it’s not good. It looks spongey and gross. I even tried adding some more water and cinnamon (just a pinch!) and some more maple syrup when it was out of the microwave. But if it’s not fresh, it’s not worth it! (Next time I’ll just half the recipe so that I won’t have leftovers.)
I use Truvia Light Brown Sugar instead of maple syrup, 1 Gala apple, Quick Oats, 1 cup of 1% milk instead of water, cinnamon, add a dash of nutmeg, some raisins and top with the pecans as the recipe indicates. Wonderfully warm healthy breakfast during Covid-19 Work from Home mornings!
I don’t use the plastic wrap, the apples seem soft to me as long as you chop them small enough. I also like to add peanut butter to it after it’s cooked, delicious.
This is fantastic. If nothing else, it’s a great method for cooking oatmeal.
I have been trying to eat oatmeal more but been constantly disappointed by it. With this method, I really love it!
I add more cinnamon, omit pecans. Microwave for 6 minutes. I let it sit for several minutes uncovered before eating it. When it is first done, it seems a bit soupy. Letting it sit for a while lets it thicken up . Also, it reheats well.
I think I’m going to be eating a lot more oatmeal!
I have been trying to eat oatmeal more but been constantly disappointed by it. With this method, I really love it!
I add more cinnamon, omit pecans. Microwave for 6 minutes. I let it sit for several minutes uncovered before eating it. When it is first done, it seems a bit soupy. Letting it sit for a while lets it thicken up . Also, it reheats well.
I think I’m going to be eating a lot more oatmeal!
Good recipe, use often with some adds:
1 TBS cocoa powder
1/4 cub frozen blue berries
Instead of the Maple Syrup add a 1 to 2 tsp of Maple Sugar
With a 1/2 cub of Greek Yogurt you have a balanced breakfast in under 10 minutes.
1 TBS cocoa powder
1/4 cub frozen blue berries
Instead of the Maple Syrup add a 1 to 2 tsp of Maple Sugar
With a 1/2 cub of Greek Yogurt you have a balanced breakfast in under 10 minutes.
This one is kind of bland. I was hoping for delicious from the reviews, but it’s edible. I doubled the cinnamon and almost doubled the maple syrup, and still didn’t find that it had much flavour. I did use a Granny Smith apple, though, so maybe the sweetness that’s missing is from not using a Mac. It was notably better after adding a little milk at the end though.In all fairness, this is the first time I’ve had oatmeal in I-don’t-know-how-many-years, and I think I stopped eating it because it just wasn’t my favourite. I always preferred the Quaker Apples-and-Cinnamon variety, so I’ll keep looking for another recipe.
Simple, Light ,and Tasty !
I enjoyed cooking it!
But I used “Granny Smith” apples, and it tasted superbe!
-Steven!
I enjoyed cooking it!
But I used “Granny Smith” apples, and it tasted superbe!
-Steven!