Oatmeal doesn't have to be a bland breakfast choice. Dress yours up with dried apricots, walnuts, and spices that will leave you wondering why you have passed it up in the past.
Best Oatmeal With Apricots & Walnuts
Best Oatmeal With Apricots & Walnuts
Ingredients
For 4 people
1/4 cup(s) walnut halves
1 1/4 cup(s) oats, steel cut
40 ounce(s) water
1 cup(s) dried apricots
1 pinch(es) ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon(s) coarse salt
2/3 tablespoon(s) flax seeds
1 1/3 tablespoon(s) honey
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Spread walnuts and oats on 2-rimmed baking sheets.
Bake until walnuts are toasted and oats are golden brown (about 10 minutes for walnuts and 12 minutes for oats).
Bring water to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat.
Stir in oats, apricots, cinnamon, and salt.
Return to a boil.
Reduce heat, partially cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until oats are tender and thickened, about 25 minutes.
Chop nuts. Spoon oatmeal into 4 bowls, and sprinkle each serving with walnuts, flaxseed, and drizzle with honey.