Maple-Swirl Oatmeal with Toasted Walnuts

Name: Maple-Swirl Oatmeal with Toasted Walnuts
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup steel-cut oats; 2 cups water; 2 tbsp maple syrup; 1/4 cup walnuts; 1/4 tsp cinnamon; pinch salt

A nourishing breakfast featuring steel-cut oats simmered with maple syrup and toasted walnuts for a perfect balance of sweet and nutty.

Cuisine: American

Category: Breakfast

Prep: 5 minutes. Cook: 20 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

1 cup steel-cut oats
2 cups water
2 tbsp maple syrup
1/4 cup walnuts
1/4 tsp cinnamon
pinch salt

Instructions

Step 1: In a saucepan, combine 1 cup steel-cut oats, 2 cups water, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp cinnamon. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until oats are creamy.
Step 2: Stir 2 tbsp maple syrup into the cooked oats while they're still hot. Remove from heat and let rest for 2 minutes to thicken.
Step 3: Toast 1/4 cup walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden, stirring constantly. Spoon oatmeal into bowls and top with toasted walnuts.