Consider this the warm hug of breakfast foods. We prefer Gala apples over other varieties because they hold their shape when cooked, but any type will work.
- Prep time 5 minutes
- Total time 5 minutes
- Portion size 1 serving
Ingredients
Method
In bowl, mix oatmeal with ¼ cup water; microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stir well.
Meanwhile, in nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat; cook apple, stirring, until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in cinnamon and salt; cook for 1 minute.
Spoon apple mixture over oatmeal. Top with walnuts; drizzle with maple syrup.
Overnight Steel-Cut Oatmeal
In saucepan, melt 1 tsp butter over medium heat; cook 1 cup steel-cut oats, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add 3 1/2 cups water and 1/4 tsp salt; bring to boil. Turn off heat; cover and let stand until cooled to room temperature, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Refrigerate in airtight container for 8 hours. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate for up to 4 days.) Microwave on high for 2 minutes before serving. Makes about 4 cups.
Nutritional facts Per serving: about
- Fibre 9 g
- Sodium 233 mg
- Sugars 10 g
- Protein 21 g
- Calories 527
- Total fat 25 g
- Potassium 717 mg
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Saturated fat 19 g
- Total carbohydrate 52 g
%RDI
- Iron 36
- Folate 33
- Calcium 6
- Vitamin A 9
- Vitamin C 35
