Stovetop Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal with Pecans

Name: Stovetop Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal with Pecans
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American comfort
Ingredients: 2 cups old-fashioned oats; 1½ cups milk, plus more to serve; 2 apples, peeled and diced; 1 tbsp butter; ¼ cup pecan pieces; ¼ cup brown sugar; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; ⅛ tsp salt; 1 tsp vanilla extract

BreakfastAmerican comfort20 minServes 4375 kcal9 g protein

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Creamy rolled oats simmered in milk with tender apple chunks, brown sugar and cinnamon. It tastes like apple pie and keeps you full until lunch.

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Ingredients

2 cups old-fashioned oats
1½ cups milk, plus more to serve
2 apples, peeled and diced
1 tbsp butter
¼ cup pecan pieces

From your pantry: ¼ cup brown sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, ⅛ tsp salt, 1 tsp vanilla extract.

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, bring 2½ cups water, the milk, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt to a boil over medium-high heat.
Stir in the oats and diced apples, then turn the heat down to a gentle simmer.
Cook, stirring often so the milk doesn't catch on the bottom, until the oats are creamy and the apples are tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
Take the pan off the heat and stir in the butter and vanilla. Let it stand 2 minutes to thicken.
Toast the pecans in a dry skillet for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant. Spoon the oatmeal into bowls and top with pecans and a splash of cold milk.

Tip: A tart apple like Granny Smith holds its shape and balances the brown sugar; softer apples melt into the oats for a smoother bowl.