Creamy Havermout with Spiced Caramelized Apple

🛒 Ingredients

• #Creamy Oatmeal Base;
• 60 g rolled oats (havermout)
• 200–250 ml plant milk (oat, almond, or soy — adjust thickness to taste)
• 50 ml water.. ½ tsp ground cinnamon.. 1 tsp maple syrup or agave nectar (or to taste)
• ½ tsp vanilla extract.. Pinch of fine sea salt
• #Spiced Apple Topping;
• 1 medium apple (approx. 120–150 g), peeled, cored, and diced
• 1 tbsp coconut oil or vegan butter.. 1½ tsp maple syrup.. ¾ tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 whole cinnamon stick (for garnish).. 1 star anise (for garnish & flavour).. Pinch of ground nutmeg (optional)
• #Garnish;
• Sliced almonds.. Chopped walnuts
• Drizzle of almond butter or tahini mixed with maple syrup
• Extra maple syrup or date syrup

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the oatmeal: In a small saucepan, combine oats, plant milk, water, cinnamon, vanilla, salt, and sweetener. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium‑low heat. Stir frequently for 8–10 minutes until thick and creamy to your liking. Add a splash more milk if too thick. Remove from heat and keep warm.

2. 2

   Make the spiced apples: While oats cook, heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced apple, maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Sauté for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples soften and turn golden and caramelized. Tuck in the cinnamon stick and star anise during the final 2 minutes to infuse flavour.

3. 3

   Assemble: Pour creamy oatmeal into a bowl. Top generously with the warm spiced apples and all the sweet spiced juices from the pan.

4. 4

   Garnish beautifully: Arrange the cinnamon stick and star anise on top. Scatter with sliced almonds and chopped walnuts. Drizzle generously with almond butter or syrup in a decorative swirl. Serve immediately while warm.