Caramelised Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Porridge
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.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 888kcal
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
Apples: Choose a firm apple as it holds its 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.
** Nutritional information provided here is estimated and for guidance only. Please refer to my Recipe Disclaimer for more details.
Nutrition
Calories: 888kcal | Carbohydrates: 95g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 42g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 99mg | Potassium: 874mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 303IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 147mg | Iron: 9mg
