There are so many different ways to dress up a plain bowl of oatmeal, sometimes I don’t know where to start. I decided to keep it really simple with this one. Basically, there’s only THREE main ingredients, and they’re generally things I keep on hand anyway.
Since Irish steel cut oats take a bit of time to cook, I want the rest of the process to be simple. No need for a major cooking project in the morning.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of Irish Steel Cut Oats
- 1-2 apple
- Cinnamon
- Slivered Almonds (optional)
- Walnuts (optional)
Directions:
- Bring 1 cup of Irish steel cut oats and 3 cups of water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, peel and slice 1 apple, chop into small cubes and sauté on medium heat with the lid on, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the apples from heat once they are soft and beginning to brown (about 7-10 minutes).
- Once the oats are done, remove from heat and add sautéed apples.
- Add cinnamon and any other toppings (I like some sliced apples, slivered almonds and walnuts, but the toppings are up to you).
Thats it!!!
I thought about adding some maple syrup but the sautéed apples really bring enough sweetness to the dish, and I don’t like my breakfasts to be too sweet anyway. I find that this is the perfect amount of sweetness without needing and added sweetener.
This recipe makes about 2-3 servings (or 1 if you’re really hungry).
May your morning be warm and cozy,
