Recipe Details
A warm, spiced bowl of oatmeal topped with tender cinnamon apples and a nutty crunch with chopped walnuts—perfect for a cozy trail morning.
Prep Time
5min
Cook Time
10min
| Characteristic | Details |
|---|---|
| Difficulty: | Easy |
| Cost: | Cheap |
| Category: | Camping Breakfasts |
| Seasons: | All |
Ingredients
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For 1 Serving(s)
Oatmeal
| 3/4 cup | Quaker large flake oatmeal |
| 1 1/2 cups | Milk prepared from powder |
| 1 tsp | Brown Sugar |
Apple Topping
| 1/2 cup | Green apple, cut into wedges |
| 1/4 cup | Water |
| 1/4 tsp | Cinnamon |
| 1/4 tsp | Lemon peel zest |
| 1/4 tsp | Arrowroot starch |
Garnish
| 1 tbsp | Chopped Walnuts |
Nutty Apple Oatmeal Directions
- Prepare 1.5 cups of milk by mixing powdered milk with water (follow package ratios, typically 1/2 cup powder to 1.5 cups water). Set aside.
- Cut 1/2 green apple into thin wedges. In a small pot, combine the apple wedges, 1/4 cup water, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp lemon peel zest. Simmer over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until the apples are tender but not mushy.
- In a small bowl, mix 1/4 tsp arrowroot starch with 1 tsp of the prepared milk until smooth. Stir this into the apple mixture and cook for 1 minute until the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a separate pot, combine 3/4 cup Quaker large flake oatmeal, 1.5 cups prepared milk, and 1 tsp brown sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, for 8-10 minutes until the oatmeal is thick and creamy.
- Spoon the oatmeal into a bowl. Top with the cinnamon apple wedges and their sauce.
- Garnish with 1 tbsp chopped walnuts and drizzle with 1 tsp caramel syrup (optional). Serve warm.
Recipe Notes
- For trail use, pack powdered milk, arrowroot starch, and brown sugar in ziplock bags. Substitute fresh apple with 1/4 cup dehydrated apple slices (rehydrate with 1/4 cup warm water for 10 minutes).
- Caramel syrup is optional for home or car camping; omit for lightweight trips or pre-drizzle and dry into a portable topping.
- Lemon peel zest can be pre-dried at home and packed for convenience.
- Adjust sweetness by tweaking brown sugar to taste.
Nutrition facts
Per Serving
| Kcal: | 380 kcal |
| Fibers (g): | 6g |
| Sodium (mg): | 90mg |
| Carbs: | 55g |
| Sugar (g): | 15g |
| Fat: | 10g |
| Saturated fat (g): | 2g |
| Cholesterol: | 10mg |
| Proteins: | 12g |