There is something about a warm bowl of porridge topped with soft, sticky cinnamon flavoured apples that makes a cold morning feel a lot better. This caramelised apple cinnamon oatmeal porridge is cooked in creamy coconut milk and sweetened only with maple syrup with no refined sugar needed.
Whether you call it porridge in the UK or oatmeal in the US, it’s the same cosy bowl. This creamy apple oatmeal is simple enough for school mornings and comforting enough for weekend breakfast.
Notes On Ingredients
Here’s everything you’ll need to make this recipe. Scroll down to the recipe card to find the ingredient quantities and recipe instructions.
- For caramel apple: Butter, apple, cinnamon and maple syrup.
- For porridge: Rolled oats, coconut milk, cinnamon and maple syrup.
See the recipe card for quantities.
How To Make Caramelised Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Porridge?
As always, I recommend watching the recipe video and checking out these step-by-step instructions first. Then you can find the full recipe with the exact measurements in the recipe card below!
Step 1: Melt butter in a pan.
Step 2: Caramelise apple and set it aside in a bowl.
Step 3: In the same pan, cook porridge.
Serve warm apple cinnamon oatmeal porridge topped with caramelised apple.
Substitutions And Variations
Vegan: For a vegan version, substitute butter with coconut oil.
Nuts and seeds: Try pecans, almonds, pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds instead of walnuts to top apple porridge for a crunch.
Milk: You can substitute coconut milk with alternative plant based milk such as almond or oat milk.
Protein: A spoonful of nut butter or Greek yogurt makes bowl more filling and boosts protein.
Storage
If you cook ahead as part of a meal plan, store porridge and caramelised apples in separate airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheat: Warm porridge in a pan on stovetop or in a microwave with a splash of milk or water, stirring well. Reheat caramelised apple gently in a pan or in a microwave for 20-30 secs.
Tips and Tricks
Apples: Choose a firm apple as it holds shape and caramelises beautifully.
Cook over medium heat: Avoid high heat to caramelise apple, as it quickly browns apple and maple syrup darkens quickly.
Consistency: Porridge thickens after sitting for a while, stir in a splash of coconut milk or hot water to bring it back to a spoonable texture.
FAQ
They both mean the same dish. Porridge is the usual term in the UK and oatmeal is more common in the US.
Fresh apple gives best caramelised texture and taste. However, apple sauce can be stirred into oats for extra sweetness.
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Caramelised Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Porridge
Equipment
- 1 Steel Pot/Saucepan
- 1 Spoon
Ingredients
1 Cup = 250ml ; 1 Tablespoon = 15ml ; 1 Teaspoon = 5ml
For caramelised apple
- 20 gms (1.5 tablespoons) butter
- 1 medium apple wash, core and dice into half inch pieces.
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup maple syrup
For porridge
- 120 gms (1 cup) rolled oats
- 400 ml coconut milk
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
Topping (optional)
- 3-4 walnuts chopped
Instructions
- Melt 20 gms (1.5 tablespoons) butter in a pan over medium heat.20 gms (1.5 tablespoons) butter
- Add 1 medium apple, diced and cook for a minute.1 medium apple
- Now add 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ cup maple syrup, stir well and cook for another 3-4 minutes until apples are just tender and sticky.1 teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ cup maple syrup
- Switch the heat off and transfer caramelised apple to a bowl. Set the bowl aside.
- In the same pan, add 120 gms (1 cup) rolled oats and 400 ml coconut milk.120 gms (1 cup) rolled oats, 400 ml coconut milk
- Bring it to a simmer over medium high heat, stirring frequently.
- Now stir in ¼ teaspoon cinnamon and 1 tablespoon maple syrup. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook for 4-7 minutes stirring frequently, until oats are soft and creamy.¼ teaspoon cinnamon, 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- Spoon porridge into bowls and top with caramelised apple and 3-4 walnuts.3-4 walnuts
Notes
Nutrition
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