Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Sunday, February 3, 2008

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Who doesn't love a good bowl of oatmeal in the morning?  

prep time: 5

cook time: 5

total time: 10

Ingredients

• 1/2 medium apple – chopped
• 1 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup old fashioned oatmeal
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tsp dark brown sugar
• 1 tsp unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup milk or cream for serving

Instructions

1. In a small non stick, add the coconut oil and the chopped apple. Saute for 3-5 minutes until the apple is soft. Add the brown sugar and cinnamon and turn off the heat.
2. In the meantime, cook the oatmeal according to directions. Add water to a saucepan, bring to a boil, and add the oatmeal. Cook for 5 minutes.
3. To serve it up - add it to your favorite bowl, top with some additional butter and the apple mixture.
   
   

NOTES:

Additional Suggested Toppings (optional)
Maple syrup
Walnuts or pecans
Sugared slivered almonds
Drizzle of Honey
Chopped Pistachios

All photographs copyright Janet S. Grey.

By Krumpetina