High Fiber Apple Chia Oatmeal

Creamy stovetop oatmeal with tender apple, chia seeds, cinnamon, and walnuts, ready in about 20 minutes for a hearty vegetarian breakfast.

Prep: 5 min · Cook: 15 min · Yield: 2 · Method: Stovetop

Ingredients

• 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
• 2 cups milk
• 1 apple
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons walnuts

Cooking instructions

1. Core and finely dice the apple. Add the milk, oats, apple, and cinnamon to a medium saucepan. (about 3 min)
2. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low and cook until the oats are creamy and the apple is tender, 10 to 12 minutes. (about 12 min) — Gentle simmer
3. Stir in the chia seeds and cook for 1 minute, until evenly distributed and slightly thickened. (about 1 min) — Low heat
4. Remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes to thicken. Spoon into bowls and top with the walnuts. (about 5 min)