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2 January 19, 2014 Breakfast

Apple Pie Oatmeal

Easy Apple Pie Oatmeal {Katie at the Kitchen Door}

Back in September, I did a little recipe development for the California Almond Board, after which I found myself with a lot of leftover almonds and a huge tub of almond butter sitting in my pantry. I’ve always been a faithful peanut butter lover, but I started playing around with the almond butter, adding a little bit to my various breakfast recipes to see how I liked it. I quickly stumbled upon a combination that I couldn’t get enough of – oatmeal flavored with thick pieces of cooked apple, a sprinkling of cinnamon and brown sugar, and a healthy tablespoon of almond butter swirled in at the end. It was sweet, it was creamy, it was filling, and it satisfied my autumnal cravings for a hot breakfast without the guilt of some of my other hot-breakfast staples. I dubbed it “Apple Pie Oatmeal,” and proceeded to make all my coworkers jealous of the warm, sweet-smelling breakfast I was enjoying every morning. Yes, my coworkers, because one of the best things about this recipe is that it’s portable – you can assemble all the ingredients for this in a tupperware before you leave for work, microwave it for 2 minutes once you’re there, and have a warm, delicious breakfast to savor at your desk. Believe me, it really brightens up a dreary morning. After four months of eating this for breakfast at least once a week, it has become a tried and true favorite, and I figured it was high time I shared it with you.

I want you to know: I’ve experimented a lot with this recipe. I’ve swapped out the apples for frozen blueberries and raspberries. I’ve used maple syrup instead of brown sugar. I’ve replaced the almond butter with peanut butter and tried omitting the cinnamon. However, nothing is as good as that initial combo: oats, milk, apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, almond butter. It’s perfect. That said, you should feel free to play around with it on your own! Just don’t be surprised if you find yourself coming back to the original, too.

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Easy Apple Pie Oatmeal {Katie at the Kitchen Door}

Apple Pie Oatmeal

Serves 1.

Note: I prefer making this in the microwave – it’s faster, less messy, and the apples get softer. However, it’s also good on the stovetop if you prefer to make it that way. I’ve included instructions for both, below.

  • 1/2 c. oats
  • 1 c. skim milk
  • 1 small apple, cored and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 TBS almond butter
  • 1 TBS brown sugar
  • 1 TBS sliced almonds, toasted in a dry skillet (optional)
  1. If making in the microwave: combine all ingredients except the sliced almonds in a microwave-safe tupperware or bowl. Cover loosely with a lid or paper towel, and microwave on high for one minute. Remove, stir, and return to microwave. Microwave in 30 second intervals until oats and apples are cooked and slightly soft, stirring in between intervals in the microwave. It usually takes only two or three 30 second intervals to finish the oatmeal. Careful – if you cook it too long it might overflow from the bowl, so watch it closely! Sprinkle the toasted almonds over the top, and serve.
  2. If making on the stovetop: combine oats, milk, and apple in a small pot. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until oats and apples are soft, about 5-8 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in cinnamon, almond butter, and brown sugar until fully incorporated. Sprinkle with toasted almonds and serve.
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Categories: Breakfast Tags: almond, apple, breakfast, cinnamon, easy, fall, healthy, oatmeal, portable

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  1. Sandra Sewell says

    January 19, 2014 at 1:32 pm

    This looks really good…any idea of how many calories in it? Sandy

    Reply
    • katieatthekitchendoor says

      January 19, 2014 at 1:48 pm

      Hi Sandy – This is about 470 calories as written. It’s very filling though, so a smaller portion size would probably be the best way to cut it down.

      Reply
  2. Ani says

    January 19, 2014 at 2:32 pm

    I made this the other morning using almond milk and it was great! Nothing better than oatmeal in my option.

    Reply
  3. Trisha says

    January 19, 2014 at 6:05 pm

    I love the creaminess that almond butter adds without any real cream. This looks warming and delicious!

    Reply
  4. Trish @infinebalance says

    January 19, 2014 at 7:39 pm

    I love oatmeal for breakfast. We have oats almost every other day. I’m adding some almond butter tomorrow!

    Reply
  5. ettasgourmet says

    January 20, 2014 at 12:11 am

    Looks good!

    Reply
  6. gastronomiette says

    January 20, 2014 at 11:59 am

    Your photos really capture the dish, I can almost smell the cinnamon :) What a filling and nutritious breakfast!

    Reply
  7. eileen says

    January 20, 2014 at 2:06 pm

    This oatmeal sounds so delicious and looks so beautiful with all the apple chunks and almond slices. Yay! :)

    Reply
  8. aimster813 says

    January 22, 2014 at 10:29 am

    I can almost taste it just from the pictures, looks fantastic!

    Reply
  9. rachelnator says

    October 1, 2014 at 1:31 pm

    Do you have a preferred apple you like to us?

    Reply
  10. Nancy says

    October 3, 2020 at 6:41 am

    Do you have a version that would allow me to do this in a slow cooker overnight?

    Reply
    • katieatthekitchendoor says

      March 4, 2021 at 3:05 pm

      Sorry, Nancy, I don’t have/use a slow-cooker so not sure how I would adapt this one.

      Reply

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