Add coconut oil to a medium sauce pot over medium heat.
Once melted and hot, add grated apple, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and salt. Stir and cooked for 2-3 minutes.
Add milk to the pot. Turn heat to high and stir.
Once simmering, add the oats, flaxseed and chia seeds. Stir to combine, reduce heat to low and cook until thickened and creamy.
Add the pecans, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Stir to combine. Turn off the heat and set aside.
Make the sautéed apple topping by adding coconut oil to a small skillet over medium heat.
Once hot, add apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and maple syrup. Cook, stirring frequently until apples are softened and maple syrup coats them in a glaze, about 5 minutes.
Serve the oatmeal in a bowl with the sautéed apples spooned on top. Add a splash of milk before serving for extra creaminess if desired.
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Notes
*Use any milk of your choice (non-dairy or regular). You can also use a milk/water mixture. Or, even all water in place of milk.