Apple Pie Oatmeal

Makes 2 servings

INGREDIENTS

1 medium apple, cored and roughly chopped

½ cup apple juice

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

2 teaspoons brown sugar

Pinch of salt

1 cup rolled oats

1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk

2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

PREPARATION

Combine the apple, apple juice, vanilla, cinnamon, brown sugar, and salt in a small pot over high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook until the apples are soft and the juice has reduced by about half, 4 to 5 minutes.

Add the remaining ingredients — you can save some of the walnuts for garnish, if you want — and turn the heat to medium-high. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are cooked and the mixture is thick. Serve immediately