Apple Pie Oatmeal Bowl - Circuit Crust

# What You’ll Need:

→ Oatmeal Base

01 - 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

02 - 2 cups milk (dairy or unsweetened non-dairy)

03 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey

04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

06 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Apple Topping

07 - 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and diced

08 - 1 teaspoon unsalted butter or coconut oil for vegan

09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

10 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or brown sugar

11 - Pinch of salt

→ Optional Garnishes

12 - 2 tablespoons chopped toasted walnuts or pecans

13 - Extra maple syrup or honey to taste

14 - Pinch of ground nutmeg

# How To Make It:

01 - In a medium saucepan, combine oats, milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract. Stir and bring to a simmer over medium heat.

02 - Reduce heat and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes until oats are creamy and tender.

03 - Heat butter or coconut oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add diced apple, cinnamon, maple syrup, and salt. Cook, stirring, until apples soften and caramelize lightly, about 5 to 7 minutes.

04 - Divide cooked oats evenly between two bowls and spoon warm apple topping over each portion.

05 - Sprinkle chopped nuts over the bowls, drizzle extra maple syrup or honey as desired, and finish with a pinch of ground nutmeg. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

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It's warm, filling, and genuinely tastes like apple pie—no self-denial required.
The whole thing comes together faster than you'd think, making it perfect for mornings when you're not quite ready for the day.
You can make it vegan, dairy-free, or whatever your kitchen needs without losing any of the magic.

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Don't walk away from the apples while they cook—they can go from perfectly caramelized to burnt faster than you'd expect, so stay nearby and stir.
If your oats seem too thick by the end, add a splash more milk; if they're too thin, give them another minute on the heat and they'll thicken up beautifully.

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