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Ready to go from Summer to Fall in 60 seconds? Start making this oatmeal ASAP and you'll be welcoming Fall into your home in no time at all.
Apple season is on the way. I'm starting to crave heartier breakfasts (and hot coffee is now a must!) The morning and evening air has that familiar crispness that says fall is here. Yep, the best part of the year has arrived.
This spiced apple oatmeal is full of chunky apple bits, raisins, pecans, and flax seeds. When made according to recipe, the sweetness is mild (less apple pie oatmeal, more nourishing breakfast bowl) thanks to a sweet blend of molasses and brown sugar.
The toppings are where things get fun. To keep it simple (using ingredients mostly found in the bowl), I recommend thin-sliced apple, roughly chopped pecans, raisins, pumpkin seeds, a sprinkle of granola, a drizzle of molasses, and a hefty splash of cold vanilla almond milk. For something a little fancier (or to push this bowl into dessert territory), I'd recommend a dollop of coconut whip and a generous drizzle of pure maple syrup (or brown sugar because this is totally brown sugar territory.) (PS: My favourite vegan brown sugar is from Red Path - it's super affordable and bone-char free!)
This recipe calls for large flake oats. Large flake oats cook slower than instant or quick oats but faster than steel-cut. They make for a nicely separated, slightly chewy bowl of oatmeal. If you make this with quick or instant oats it'll be a thicker, porridge consistency.
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Spiced Apple Breakfast Bowl
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 -2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: Vegan
Description
A hearty, warming bowl of oatmeal full of chunky apple bits, raisins, pecans, and flax seeds.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp coconut oil
- ½ cup chopped apple (approx. ½ small apple)
- 2 tbsp chopped pecans
- ¼ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- 1 ½ cups water
- ¾ cup large flake oats
- pinch salt
- 1 tbsp ground flax seeds
- 2 tbsp Thompson raisins
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- splash almond milk
Toppings
- splash vanilla almond milk
- molasses and/or brown sugar
- pecans
- raisins
- granola
- fresh apple slices
- pumpkin seeds (optional)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, heat coconut oil over medium-high heat. Add the apple and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add the pecans, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
- Add water and bring to a boil.
- Add the oats and a pinch of salt. Turn heat down to medium and simmer until oats begin to thicken up.
- Add the ground flax seed (this will help thicken the oatmeal), raisins, brown sugar, and a splash of almond milk. Cook until thick.
- Serve in a bowl topped with a generous amount of vanilla almond milk, a sprinkle each of brown sugar, pecans, raisins, granola, (and pumpkin seeds - optional), fresh apple slices, and a drizzle of molasses.
Vonda Wray Kinney
This was so easy. I was missing a couple of ingredients so I substituted walnuts for pecans and for a kick, added siracha pepitas!!! Yum! It also made enough for two servings so saving remainder for tomorrow. Will make this my go-to breakfast!!! Thanks so much for sharing.
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Brittany
Oooh, that sounds like an awesome addition! I'm so glad you enjoyed this recipe. Thank you for commenting!
Paul
Hi I would love to try the out it looks super tasty, but a quick question. I live in Finland and I am not quite sure what pumpkin pie spice is, as they don't sell it here. Is there any way to make it myself?
Brittany
Hi Paul! The pumpkin pie spice I use is a mix of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves. I would use this recipe or this recipe to make my own from scratch. Thanks for commenting!
Cheryl
As an athlete, I always try to have a healthy breakfast. This delicious meal is packed with nutrients and flavours. Sure beats my old bowl of porridge ! Thanks for another great recipe!
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Brittany
Thanks Cheryl! This oatmeal bowl would be perfect for you! 😀
andy
thanks for sharing .all we hope get this breakfast everyday.it is rich in nutrients and flavours .now the problem is how we keep doing this everyday.such as me .i took one egg to my company in hurry everyday.i think this is not good .hope can get more suggestion brittany.thx.
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