Caramel Apple Oatmeal

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

Caramel apples, raisins, and almonds top creamy cinnamon oatmeal for this kid-approved breakfast that's easy to make.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 medium Golden Delicious apple - peeled, cored, and chopped
3/4 cup brown sugar, divided
1/4 cup unsalted butter
2 cups heavy cream, or more as needed
2 cups oats (such as Quaker Oats®)
1 tablespoon flax seeds
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup whipped topping

Directions

1 Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add apple and 1/4 cup brown sugar; cook and stir until browned, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a small serving bowl.
2 Melt remaining butter in a small pot over medium heat. Add remaining brown sugar and stir until dissolved. Add 2 cups heavy cream; bring to a simmer. Add oats, flax seeds, and cinnamon; mix and stir until oats are full cooked and creamy, about 2 minutes, adding a touch more heavy cream if needed.
3 Serve in a bowl topped with caramel apple, raisins, and almonds. Add a spoonful of whipped topping to add additional creaminess.