Cinnamon-Apple Oatmeal

mielhollinger's Note:

Old-fashioned rolled oats make a hearty morning meal. If you prefer, use dates or raisins instead of or in addition to the dried apples. (This recipe is from the book "The Vegan Sourcebook".)

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• 1 cup old fashioned oats
• 1 1/4 cups cold water
• 1/2 cup apple juice
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped dried apples
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons organic flax seed oil (optional)
• 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or 2 tablespoons pecans or 2 tablespoons almonds (optional)

Directions:

1. Place all the ingreients except the maple syrup, flaxseed oil, and nuts in a medium saucepan and stir to combine.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Cover and reduce heat to low.
4. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring once or twice.
5. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 2 to 5 minutes.
6. Stir in maple syrup and flaxseed oil, if using.
7. Sprinkle one tablespoon nuts over each serving, if desired.

Reviews

[flipchef]

I wanted to make something different for breakfast. Pancakes just didn't sound good, and the kids wanted oatmeal. I LOVE THIS RECIPE!!! It was DEEEEElicious! I used fresh apples and regular pancake syrup and it tasted so good! For the first time ever, my daughter actually at the entire bowl! TFS

[**Mandy**]

yum, I did a half serve but didn't use the oil or nuts. This was lovely & warming for the belly on a cold winter's day. Thanks!

[Rita~]

This can be made for 4 easily. very hearty and warming. I cut the recipe by 1/2. Raisins would have been great in this too. I used fresh apples that I diced. I did need a bit more water.