Salted Caramel Apple Pie Oatmeal

Peel and slice the apples. Start by peeling the apples and removing the core. Slice them into quarters. Next, dice them into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes.
Sauté. Heat the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, add the diced apples and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the apples are tender and slightly golden brown.
Sweeten the apples. Add the coconut sugar, maple syrup, water, vanilla extract, salt, and cinnamon. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has slightly thickened and coats the apples. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm.

Combine the oatmeal ingredients. Add the oats, applesauce, unsweetened plant-based milk, cinnamon, and salt to a medium saucepan.
Cook until thick and creamy. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cook uncovered for 3-4 minutes for quick oats and 5-7 minutes for rolled oats. Stir regularly to prevent the oats from sticking to the bottom of the saucepan.
Divide between 3 serving bowls and top with the warm caramelized apples! Feel free to add an extra pinch of cinnamon and toasted slivered almonds for topping.
This oatmeal is best served immediately, but it will keep for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. It can also be enjoyed as a cold breakfast or reheated on the stove (you may have to add a little bit more milk).