Apple Cinnamon Walnut Steel-Cut Oatmeal
A warm and hearty steel-cut oatmeal simmered with apples and cinnamon, topped with crunchy walnuts and a drizzle of maple syrup.
This cozy apple cinnamon oatmeal is a wholesome breakfast made with creamy steel-cut oats simmered in water and infused with tender diced apples and warm cinnamon. The oats cook slowly until perfectly creamy, while the apples soften just enough to add natural sweetness and flavor. Finished with a generous topping of crunchy walnuts and a drizzle of maple syrup, it’s a hearty and nourishing way to start the day.
Servings
2
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
25-30 minutes
Total Time
30-35 minutes
Ingredients
1 cup steel-cut oats
3 cups water
2 medium apples, cored and diced (Fuji or Honeycrisp)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
A pinch of salt
Toppings
½ cup chopped walnuts
Drizzle of maple syrup
Instructions
Prepare the Oats
In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups water to a boil. Stir in 1 cup steel-cut oats and a pinch of salt. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are tender and have absorbed most of the water.
Add the Apples and Cinnamon
About 10–12 minutes into cooking, stir in 2 medium diced apples (Fuji or Honeycrisp) and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Mix well to combine.
Cook Until Done
Continue cooking on low heat, stirring occasionally, for another 10–15 minutes, until the oats are creamy and the apples are tender but not mushy.
Serve with Toppings
Remove from heat and let sit for 2 minutes to thicken slightly. Divide into bowls and top each with 1/2 cup chopped walnuts and a drizzle of maple syrup. Add extra fresh apple pieces if desired.
Bring the 3 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the steel-cut oats and a pinch of salt to the boiling water, stir, reduce the heat to low, and cover. Allow to simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are tender and have absorbed most of the water.
When the oats are about halfway through cooking (10-12 minutes in), add the diced apples and cinnamon to the saucepan. Stir well to combine.
Continue cooking on low heat, stirring occasionally, until the oats are fully cooked and creamy, and the apples are tender but not mushy, about another 10-15 minutes.
Once done, remove from heat and let the oatmeal sit for a couple of minutes to thicken slightly. Serve the oatmeal in bowls, topped generously with chopped walnuts, a drizzle of maple syrup, and additional fresh apple pieces if desired.
