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Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Warm and comforting oatmeal simmered with apples, cinnamon, and a dash of maple.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 apple peeled and diced
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 pinch salt

Method
 

  1. Bring the milk and salt to a gentle simmer in a small pot.
  2. Add the oats, diced apple and cinnamon, stirring to combine.
  3. Simmer 8 to 10 minutes, stirring often, until thick and the apples soften.
  4. Stir in the maple syrup off the heat.
  5. Spoon into a warmed thermos so it stays cozy until lunch.

Notes

Warm the thermos with hot water first so the oatmeal stays toasty for hours.