Need something new on your breakfast rotation?
I’ve been making this oatmeal for my family quite a long time and it feels like the right time to share it with you!
This recipe is super easy, uses ingredients you’ll likely have on hand, and is a very nourishing and delightful breakfast that all family members love. Stewing the apple chunks first is really what sets this oatmeal apart, so be sure to leave a bit of time to let the apples cook through until softened before adding in the oats. Once the oatmeal has cooked, don’t skip adding in those protein & beneficial fat-packed hemp hearts & chia seeds, and any additional nuts, seeds, ground flax, or fresh fruit you choose. These add ons push this simple meal into a more satiating and blood sugar balancing department to get everyone through a good morning feeling balanced, energised, and focused!
Happy Breakfast Making!
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Morning Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal
Serves 2
Cook time: 20 minutes
2 medium apples, peeled, cored and cubed
2 Tbsp coconut oil
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
2/3 cup rolled oats
3/4 cup almond milk
1/4 cup water
1 tsp vanilla
2 Tbsp hemp hearts
2 Tbsp chia seeds
1/4 cup raisins
1 Tbsp maple syrup
Coconut kefir or yogourt or milk for serving
Optional add ins: ground flax, chopped nuts or seeds, fresh fruit
In a small sauce pan, warm apple chunks and coconut oil over a medium heat. Once hot, add salt and cinnamon and continue to cook, stirring often, until apple is softened (this will take a few minutes, approx: 7-10). Add oats and stir, toasting them slightly (about 2-3 minutes). Add milk and water and bring to an active simmer, stirring occasionally, until all the liquid is mostly absorbed (about 10 minutes). Remove from heat.
Stir in vanilla, hemp heart, raisins, and maple syrup. Serve with coconut kefir/yogourt, or with a drizzle of almond milk over top and any add ins your lovely sleepy head desires.
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