This apple pie oatmeal is made with oats, almond milk, apple sauce, and apple pie spices. Topped with warmed cinnamon apples and maple, the recipe is rich with apples and apple pie flavours that truly emulates the taste of apple pie. Enjoy this simple breakfast with a dessert-y feel. It's like having apple pie for breakfast!
In a saucepan combine the oats, chia and almond milk. Bring to simmer on high heat, then reduce to medium heat.
Add the apple sauce, maple syrup, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, vanilla and salt. Mix to combine.
Cook the oatmeal until thickened, or until desired oatmeal consistency (about 5 minutes). Optional to add splashed more milk if desired to thin.
CINNAMON APPLES
While the porridge is cooking, heat the coconut oil in a large skillet on medium heat, then add the apples, maple syrup and cinnamon. Stir and cook for about 2 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet and let the apples cook until the apples are tender, about 10 minutes.
Pour the oatmeal into bowls and top with the cinnamon apples, a dollop of coconut yogurt, almond butter and chopped almonds.
Notes
Recipe will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days. Store in the fridge in an air-tight container. Cinnamon apples can also be made in advance and will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days. Store in the fridge in an air-tight container.Recipe can also be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw and reheat on the stovetop with splashes more almond milk to thin if needed, or reheat in the microwave.