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Apple Crisp Oatmeal
You'll forget it's made of stuff that's good for you, too.
This was one of those recipes that practically made itself. I was craving that apple crisp flavor one day but also wanted a hearty bowl of oatmeal. And thus this recipe was born.
One thing I love about this recipe is that it could work for breakfast or a snack or dessert, even. You could slow cook the oats or you could use the microwave to speed up the process. You could also easily add in some berries or flavored syrups to highlight or add certain flavors. Try switching up the kinds of apples you use and see which kinds you like better.
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RECIPE: Apple Crisp Oatmeal
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INGREDIENTS
INSTRUCTIONS
10 minutes
30 minutes (plus cooling)
40 minutes
Crisp topping:
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see recipe here for ingredients
Apples & Oats:
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1/2 cup oats
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1 cup water
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pinch salt
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1 apple (I like the flavor of honeycrisp or fuji with this recipe!)
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Optional add-ins:
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Oats
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vanilla
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cinnamon and nutmeg
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honey
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a splash of coconut milk or nut milk
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nuts or nut butters of any kinds (I love a little extra peanut butter drizzled on top!)
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THE MAIN INGREDIENTS
Oats
By nature, oats are gluten free because they contain a protein called avenin instead of gluten, both of which function similarly. However, oats can be processed in facilities that risk cross-contamination, so buying "gluten free oats" means that you are purchasing a product that has taken precaution(s) to prepare and process the oats on equipment that is not also used for gluten containing foods. Some with celiac disease can still have a adverse reaction to oats, so it is important to follow the instructions and advice of your medical practitioners and dietitian in this case (1). If you simply avoid gluten for other reasons, oats can serve as an excellent source of nutrients such as fiber and iron, and make an excellent alternative to flour in this recipe.
Apples
Apples are one of the most loved fruits. They are produced year round and, as the saying goes, eating them as part of a balanced meal may help "keep the doctor away." They are easy to store, serve, and snack on, especially since one medium apple is a natural 100-calorie snack!
On its own or combined with peanut butter or other fruits as a snack, it is an easy, delicious, and nutritious way to add heart healthy and inflammation fighting vitamins to your meals(2).
