Apple pie oats
A simple healthy breakfast that tastes like dessert.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup oats not instant
- pinch of salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon more or less to taste
- 1 tbsp raisins or chopped dates optional - adds extra sweetness
- 2 tbsp applesauce
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- 1 cup milk of choice
Topping
- 1 small apple
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp chopped nuts (e.g. walnuts or almonds) OPTIONAL
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients, except for the topping ingredients, into a jar or bowl and combine.
- Cover or seal and leave in the fridge overnight. Alternatively, microwave on high for 1 - 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds or so. If you use the microwave, make sure that you use a deep microwave-safe bowl.
- Chop the apple, place it in a microwave-safe bowl, then sprinkle with cinnamon. Microwave on high for about 4 minutes.
- Top your oats with the 'stewed' apple and optional nuts, and serve.
Notes
Nutritional info per portion: 390 kcal; 7.6 g fat; 62 g carbohydrates; 9 g fiber; 14 g protein.