Cinnamon-Apple Oatmeal

• cup old fashioned oats↗1
• cups cold water1 1⁄4
• cup apple juice↗1⁄2
• tablespoons finely chopped dried apples2
• teaspoon ground cinnamon↗1⁄4
• pinch salt↗1
• tablespoons pure maple syrup↗2
• teaspoons organic flax seed oil (optional)↗2
• 2 tablespoons pecans or 2 tablespoons almonds (optional)↗2

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Place all the ingreients except the maple syrup, flaxseed oil, and nuts in a medium saucepan and stir to combine.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil.

3. 3

   Cover and reduce heat to low.

4. 4

   Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring once or twice.

5. 5

   Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 2 to 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Stir in maple syrup and flaxseed oil, if using.

7. 7

   Sprinkle one tablespoon nuts over each serving, if desired.