Hearty Apple Pie Oatmeal
Hearty Apple Pie Oatmeal
If you’re looking for a quick, healthy and delicious recipe for breakfast, you should try this Hearty Apple Pie Oatmeal! This versatile recipe is full of fibre, wholesome ingredients and of course, apples + cinnamon. So good.
The ultimate comfort breakfast.
I’m in my cozy-delicious-flavourful-high-fibre-food era and I’m not mad about it. Give me all the wholesome yummy ingredients! Especially for breakfast…it’s the perfect time for comfort recipes like this one. This recipe has all the flavours of apple pie with chopped apples, cinnamon and vanilla, which pair perfectly with hearty oats. So good. And SO PERFECT for crisp cool fall mornings.
Apple Pie Oatmeal Recipe Tips
- Oats: You can use rolled oats, quick oats, quick cooking steel cut oats or even a 7 or 10 grain cereal mix. Or any combination of these, just as long as you have 1 cup total.
- Dates: Chopped dates are added for extra fibre and sweetness. But you can substitute them with chopped raisins, or even 2 tbsp brown sugar or maple syrup.
- Apples: This recipe calls for 1 apple, peeled and chopped. You can add 2 if you want it really apple-y. Use any type of apple (MacIntosh, Granny Smith Apples, Honeycrisp, Gala).
- Spice: This recipe calls for 1 tsp of ground cinnamon. But you can substitute that with 1 tsp of apple pie spice.
- Additions: This recipe is so versatile. You can add more hearty ingredients if you wish. I’ve made a list of ideas below.
- Leftovers: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Just reheat in the microwave.
Optional Oatmeal Additions
The great thing about this hearty oatmeal is how flexible the ingredients are. Start with a base of 1 cup of oats of your choosing, then feel free to add seeds, nuts, coconut, dried fruit…it’s up to you! Here are some ideas.
- Oats: Rolled or Quick
- Quick Cooking Steel Cut Oats
- 7 or 10 Hot Cereal Mix (like Bob’s Red Mill)
- Fresh Apples (pears are great too)
- Chopped Dates
- Chia Seeds
- Hemp Seeds
- Flax Seeds
- Raisins
- Dried Fruit: chopped apricots, cranberries
- Chopped Nuts: almonds, pecans, walnuts
- Shredded Unsweetened Coconut
Serving Suggestion:
Serve this cooked apple cinnamon oatmeal with cream or almond milk. Add a drizzle of maple syrup or brown sugar, fresh diced apples with cinnamon, and chopped nuts. Sometimes we like to add a dollop of nut butter (almond butter or peanut butter), or a spoonful of greek yogurt.
Make Ahead Tip!
Sometimes I like to double the recipe so that we can have this hearty apple oatmeal for breakfast for busy mornings during the week. Just reheat individual servings in the microwave.
Hearty Apple Pie Oatmeal
Ingredients
- 1 cup oats rolled oats, quick oats or quick steel cut oats
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chopped dates See recipe tips.
- 1 apple peeled and chopped
Instructions
- Peel and chop the apple into small pieces. Chop the dates.
- To a large pot add the chopped apple and dates, and the remaining ingredients.
- Bring to a light boil and simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes, stirring often to prevent the oatmeal from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
- The oatmeal is done when it's thickened. You can test the oats to see if they're the texture that you like. If you wish to cook them longer you may need to add a little extra water (1/4 cup).
- Enjoy!
I hope you enjoy this healthy breakfast as much as we do! With love, from Our Tasty Kitchen to yours!
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