Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

5 from 6 votes

This apple cinnamon oatmeal recipe has familiar, comforting flavors, but also special ingredients that make it both tastier and healthier, like dates, goji berries, and nuts.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American/Chinese

Servings:

Calories: 372kcal

Author: Sarah

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups water
1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
1 large or 2 small apples (peeled if desired and diced)
1/4 tsp cinnamon
Pinch nutmeg
Pinch salt
10 Chinese Red Dates (pitted and then sliced or chopped)
2 tablespoons Goji Berries
2 tablespoons Chinese black sugar (or to taste; can substitute regular brown sugar)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Walnuts or pecans (toasted or un-toasted—your choice)
optional add-ins (dollop of nut butter, spoonful of plain yogurt for creaminess, drizzle of maple syrup)

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Instructions

Bring water to a boil in a pot. Immediately add the oats, apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, dates, and goji berries. Stir until combined. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
Uncover the pot, and stir in the Chinese sugar and vanilla.
Cover and let sit for another 5 minutes to thicken. If the oatmeal is too thick for your liking, you can add water. If it’s not thick enough, cook it a little longer. The oatmeal will thicken as it sits, so you can always stir in additional water if needed.
Sprinkle with nuts, and top with any optional ingredients if desired. Serve!

Notes

Nutrition information does not include optional add-ins.

Nutrition

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal by The Woks of Life. 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