1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats</li><li>2 medium apples, peeled or unpeeled and diced</li><li>1 cup milk or unsweetened almond milk</li><li>1 cup water</li><li>2 tablespoons brown sugar or maple syrup</li><li>1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon, preferably Mexican canela</li><li>½ teaspoon vanilla extract</li><li>¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg</li><li>⅛ teaspoon ground cloves (optional)</li><li>¼ teaspoon salt</li><li>1 teaspoon unsalted butter or coconut oil</li><li>1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice</li><li><strong>For the Cinnamon Apple Topping:</strong></li><li>1 small apple, thinly sliced</li><li>1 teaspoon butter or coconut oil</li><li>1 teaspoon brown sugar or maple syrup</li><li>¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon</li><li>1 tablespoon water</li><li><strong>Optional Toppings:</strong></li><li>Chopped toasted pecans</li><li>Chopped walnuts</li><li>Pumpkin seeds</li><li>Sliced almonds</li><li>Maple syrup</li><li>Plain Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt</li><li>Raisins or dried cranberries</li><li>Extra ground cinnamon</li><li>A splash of warm milk</li><li>Dark chocolate shavings