Apple-Spice Oatmeal (Steel Cut)

Submitted by gailanng

"A healthy, stick-to-your-ribs breakfast."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1⁄2 cup steel cut oats
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 large apple, cored and chopped
• 2 teaspoons dried raisins
• 1 teaspoon chopped walnuts
• 1⁄4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• milk (optional) or cream (optional)
• honey, maple syrup, sugar, brown sugar or Splenda sugar substitute

directions

1. Put water, oats, salt, cinnamon and apple in a medium pot. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to very low. Cover and simmer for about 35 to 45 minutes, until oats are tender and water is mostly absorbed.
2. Stir in milk or cream, if desired. Sprinkle raisins, walnuts and nutmeg on top. Sweeten to taste.