Stewed Apple Oatmeal

Ingredients

• 1 large apple (chopped into square pieces)
• 1 tbsp maple syrup (for the stewed apples)
• 0.333 cup water
• 0.5 tsp cinnamon (for the stewed apples)
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 0.5 cup rolled oats
• 0.25 tsp cinnamon (for the oatmeal)
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 tsp maple syrup (for the oatmeal)
• 1 cup non-dairy milk (type not specified)
• non-dairy Greek yogurt (optional topping; amount not specified)
• pumpkin spice powder (optional topping; author adds a dash)

Steps

1. 1

   Chop the apple into square pieces.

2. 2

   Put the chopped apple in a pot with the stewed-apple cinnamon, maple syrup, and water. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the cornstarch and cook for another 5–10 minutes.

4. 4

   In the same pot, add the rolled oats, oatmeal cinnamon, chia seeds, maple syrup, and non-dairy milk.

5. 5

   Cook the oatmeal for about 5–10 minutes, until it reaches your desired consistency.

6. 6

   Spoon everything into a bowl. Add any toppings you like; the author uses non-dairy Greek yogurt and a dash of pumpkin spice powder.

Notes

The post mentions pectin as a natural prebiotic. Non-dairy milk and yogurt types are not specified; topping amounts are not given.

Nutrition per serving

• breakfast
• vegetarian
• dairy-free
• autumn
• stovetop
• oatmeal