Start your morning off right with this clean eating apple pie oatmeal recipe!
Few things are as American as apple pie. Except maybe…. oatmeal.
As clean eaters, we’ve all seen our share of oatmeal in the mornings. Heck, we’ve probably seen our share at other times during the day as well. I mean, let’s face it. It’s a quick and healthy dish that travels well. You can’t beat it. Sweet or savory, oatmeal is awesome stuff.
So I thought I would try to combine two of this great country’s meal time traditions. What I got was a really wonderful, comforting bowl of delicious oats.
Honest to goodness, I thought I was eating apple pie for breakfast! It had the perfect amount of sweet and spice and made my tummy very happy. Comfort food at it’s best!
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CLEAN EATING APPLE PIE OATMEAL RECIPE:
Start your morning off with apple pie! Or at least, it will seem that way. This delicious bowl of oatmeal will feel like you're eating dessert for breakfast!
- 1/2 cup steel cut oats
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup chopped apples (approximately 1 small apple)
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. ground allspice
- maple syrup to taste after cooking
Combine all ingredients and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until fully cooked.
Please note that the data below is a ballpark figure. Exact nutrition data is not possible. Data does not include honey added to taste.
Little Sis says
April 13, 2012 at 12:58 pmThis looks lovely. I am a huge oatmeal fan, but we can always use some variations. Thanks!
graciouspantry says
April 13, 2012 at 1:00 pmLS – My pleasure! Enjoy!
Sabrina says
November 4, 2016 at 1:40 pmI love this. Can we use skim milk instead of water? Would that still be clean?
The Gracious Pantry says
November 5, 2016 at 3:56 pmSabrina – It’s totally a personal choice. The lower in fat you go with dairy, the more processed it is. However, many clean eaters find that avoiding the fat outweighs the processing.
Rosenbrookm says
April 13, 2012 at 7:21 pmDo you think I could do this in my crockpot overnight? My DH leaves for work sometimes at 4 in the morning and I try to find things I can make the night before for him to eat breakfast before he leaves so he doesn’t stop at the gas station and fill up on pop and donuts.
graciouspantry says
April 14, 2012 at 6:55 amRosenbrookm – I think you could with enough liquid. But I would test it over the weekend.
graciouspantry says
April 14, 2012 at 6:59 amOnthingbetter2 – Here you go: https://www.thegraciouspantry.com/what-is-clean-eating/
graciouspantry says
April 14, 2012 at 7:00 amKgrarig – Thank you so much! I wish you the best of luck. You’ll do great!
graciouspantry says
April 14, 2012 at 7:02 amtmrkup – Pecans are perfect for this. 🙂
graciouspantry says
April 14, 2012 at 7:02 amSara – Most stores carry it. I get mine at Trader Joe’s.
graciouspantry says
April 16, 2012 at 8:48 amJayne – You can, but it won’t have as strong of a flavor.
Trudefaith says
April 17, 2012 at 8:16 ammade this recipe for breakfast today, gotta say I love it!!!
graciouspantry says
April 17, 2012 at 9:57 amTrude – Lovely!!!
graciouspantry says
April 23, 2012 at 10:52 amDani – Yes, you could use traditional rolled oats. Steel cut oats are like Irish Oatmeal. It’s the way the whole oats are cut.
Dani Kirk says
May 27, 2012 at 12:51 amThank you 🙂 I cooked this and added blueberries and it was delicious!!!
graciouspantry says
May 27, 2012 at 8:59 amDani – Yum!
graciouspantry says
April 23, 2012 at 10:52 amThey look more like gravel than oats…
Sophie says
April 25, 2012 at 7:41 pmI had this for breakfast this morning! Yumm 🙂
graciouspantry says
April 25, 2012 at 9:38 pmSophie – I’m glad you enjoyed it!
graciouspantry says
June 27, 2012 at 6:51 pmJennifer – As long as it’s JUST honey, you can buy whatever type you like. Some people prefer raw honey, but it doesn’t have to be. Honey doesn’t necessarily need a label because it’s just honey.
Liz says
September 2, 2012 at 7:38 amI just tried this recipe this morning. It was absolutely delicious! I am so thankful that I found your site! Thank you!
graciouspantry says
September 2, 2012 at 2:39 pmMy pleasure!
Lisa Marie Gamache says
September 16, 2012 at 9:42 amIs there a way to cook a larger batch to prepare for the week?
graciouspantry says
September 16, 2012 at 12:07 pmSure. Just double the recipe.
Lisa Marie Gamache says
September 16, 2012 at 12:29 pmshould it be stored in the fridge or frozen?
graciouspantry says
September 16, 2012 at 6:42 pmDepends on how fast you’ll eat it. I would say anything older than 3 days should be frozen.
Addie says
December 9, 2012 at 12:15 pmVery satisfying breakfast! So good!
Shannon says
January 7, 2013 at 9:18 pmMine was a little watery?
graciouspantry says
January 9, 2013 at 12:25 pmJust cook it a little longer with the lid off.
graciouspantry says
January 21, 2013 at 9:38 amAwesome!
Tiffany says
January 25, 2013 at 6:39 pmI always do this recipe in the crock pot and it’s delicious! I do 2 cups oats, 2 cups coconut milk & 3 cups water. On low for 3-4 hours. It’s amazing!
Tae says
January 25, 2013 at 7:15 pmAre the directions the same for Old Fashioned Rolled Oats?
The Gracious Pantry says
January 25, 2013 at 11:25 pmPretty close, yes. Cooking times may vary a bit. I would try it once while you’re home to watch it to be sure.
Krystal B. says
January 25, 2013 at 7:17 pmI’ve long been adding an apple and cinnamon to my steel cut oats, no honey needed. Never thought to add allspice though, that might be an extra yummy kick! Thanks!!
Suzanne says
January 25, 2013 at 8:01 pmI do this in the crockpot overnight. 4 Cups of water to 1 cup of steel cut oats. I add the apple, honey and spices in the morning before serving. Super easy and great for a cold, early morning!
Lillie Moss says
January 26, 2013 at 3:41 amYou say use raw honey,I can’t find them in store but regular honey.I will try this and go to store get apple,forgot get apples. Thank!
Stacey says
January 26, 2013 at 10:19 amThis is great- made for breakfast 🙂
Melanie says
February 1, 2013 at 9:59 pmThis is the second recipe for oats that I’ve tried (also tried the pumpkin pie oats)…maybe I’m doing something wrong because I can’t get them to taste like anything, much less apple or pumpkin pie! I don’t really care for oats to begin with because they’re so bland. Maybe I’m just too used to the pre-packaged sugar-laden ones that I can’t adjust. Any suggestions?
The Gracious Pantry says
February 2, 2013 at 10:45 amHmmm… Maybe add more spices and honey? Give it some time if you are new to clean eating. Your taste buds will adjust.
Bec says
February 14, 2013 at 1:38 pmI found this to be quite watery, did anyone else have the same problem?
The Gracious Pantry says
February 14, 2013 at 9:19 pmWhat type of oats did you use?
Bec says
February 15, 2013 at 1:41 amRolled. I’m also using Australian measurements, so not sure if they offer from us measurements
Thanks for replying! I really appreciate that you read the comments.
The Gracious Pantry says
February 15, 2013 at 1:32 pmDo you use the metric system? If so, there’s a big difference.
Bec says
February 15, 2013 at 1:53 pmYes, the metric system. It wasnt until after I made it that I realised it was probably US measurements.
The Gracious Pantry says
February 15, 2013 at 6:49 pmAhhh, yes. That would do it. I’ll be hopefully adding metric measurements to my recipes in the near future.
Bec says
February 15, 2013 at 9:17 pmThat would be fantastic!
Mrs. Sarah Coller says
April 25, 2013 at 7:56 amMe and my kids are eating this right now and it’s AWESOME!! Most of my kids won’t eat oatmeal but every one of them (all 8 who are of oatmeal-eating age) are devouring it! Thank you so much for this great recipe!
The Gracious Pantry says
April 25, 2013 at 8:45 amMrs. Sara Coller – 8 children!!! My hat goes off to you. I hardly manage with 1 some days! Glad they all enjoyed it. 🙂
Jo says
July 6, 2013 at 8:28 pmSounds and looks amazing – I make an apple & date ‘porridge’ as we call it here in NZ with rolled oats.
The Gracious Pantry says
July 6, 2013 at 10:55 pmJo – That sounds pretty delicious!
Tburys says
August 25, 2013 at 3:50 pmWhat type of apples work and taste best?
The Gracious Pantry says
August 25, 2013 at 7:25 pmTburys – I usually ask the grocer what apples are the sweetest and in season.
Angie M. says
October 4, 2013 at 2:45 amI subscribe to ZipList and found your recipe through it. Are you supposed to include the apples, cinnamon, allspice and honey while cooking? Or add them after the oatmeal is cooked?
The Gracious Pantry says
October 4, 2013 at 3:08 pmAngie – You add them during cooking. I’ve updated the recipe to reflect that. I hope you enjoy it!
Laurie says
October 4, 2013 at 5:09 pmHow does this hold up to reheating in a microwave? I’m thinking I could make it at night and then get two mornings of breakfasts out of it. I get to work early and generally eat at my desk.
Thanks!
The Gracious Pantry says
October 5, 2013 at 12:47 amLaurie – It should be just fine. Enjoy! 😀
Sharon says
October 9, 2013 at 9:00 pmI tried your recipe for overnight oatmeal and loved it! My children didn’t like it, so I’m going to give this one a try overnight.
The Gracious Pantry says
October 9, 2013 at 9:04 pmSharon – Great! I also have a pumpkin pie oatmeal they may enjoy. 🙂
Linda says
February 2, 2014 at 5:09 pmI’ve been making and eating this recipe at least twice a week for the past month. Sometimes i’ll add a quarter cup of currants when I cook it and sweeten it a tiny bit more in the bowl with maple syrup. Oh my gosh, I really look forward to this breakfast. And it smells so good while it’s cooking! =)
The Gracious Pantry says
February 2, 2014 at 5:22 pmLinda – How wonderful! I’m so glad you’re enjoying it! 😀
Christen says
February 16, 2014 at 11:32 amThis is an awesome recipe! I am new to clean eating and your website has been SO helpful! I love coming on and looking for new ideas on how to make recipes clean =) this recipe was delish!
The Gracious Pantry says
February 16, 2014 at 8:51 pmChristen – So glad you enjoyed it! 😀
Jessica says
April 6, 2014 at 1:38 pmYour recipes never disappoint!!! Thank you for another great, clean dish!
The Gracious Pantry says
April 6, 2014 at 11:43 pmJessica – My pleasure! 🙂
Cindy says
May 14, 2014 at 10:27 amWhen you say “honey to taste” what do you usually start with? I am not an oatmeal fan, and am trying really hard to do more clean eating so I want to find recipes that I like to start with. Thanks
The Gracious Pantry says
May 14, 2014 at 1:26 pmCindy – It’s probably best to start with a teaspoon or two and move up from there.
Pamela Palmer says
August 10, 2014 at 4:16 pmJust made this for dinner … Very dicious & satisfying.
The Gracious Pantry says
August 11, 2014 at 12:28 amPamela – Fantastic! I’m so happy you enjoyed it. 🙂
Rainah says
August 24, 2014 at 8:31 pmJust wanted to share a tip about apples for the lady asking which apples to use: while some are more sweet, and some are more tart, and you may prefer one type or another, when it comes to selecting apples? Simply tap them very lightly with the back of your finger like you are very, very lightly flicking someone’s ear. Listen to various apples. The higher the pitch, the better the apple. Same with watermelons…….
Now, it’s time to put steel cut oats back on the shopping list.
I can hardly wait to have some of this ‘porridge’…… (sorry, it’s the part of me that still loves Goldilocks and the Three Bears…… *blush*)!
The Gracious Pantry says
August 24, 2014 at 11:08 pmRainah – That’s very interesting! Never heard of that tip before. I’ll have to try that next time I shop for apples. Thanks!
abby says
August 25, 2014 at 11:36 amDo you cover with a lid while cooking? And do you peel the apples?
The Gracious Pantry says
August 27, 2014 at 8:02 pmAbby – I did not peel my apples, but you can if you prefer. As for a lid, I would look at what your package of oats says and follow that.
Alexis says
October 8, 2014 at 9:36 amthan you for posting this! i love it! this is my first time leaving a review, I just had to. Easy and delicious. makes clean eating that much more enjoyable. Definitely going to check out more of the site =).
The Gracious Pantry says
October 8, 2014 at 11:52 amAlexis – Thank you! I’m so happy you enjoyed it! 😀
Nancy Perkins says
November 5, 2014 at 5:50 amThank you for the recipe, so yummy! I added quite a bit more cinnamon as I like a strong cinnamon-y flavor, but I love the components and enjoyed it very much.
The Gracious Pantry says
November 5, 2014 at 10:45 amNancy – Fantastic! I’m so happy you enjoyed it! 😀
Susan says
February 28, 2015 at 10:12 amMade this morning with gluten-free oatmeal. It was delicious and easy to make. I doubled the recipe so, I have leftovers for tomorrow too. Yummy! The husband loved it! 🙂
The Gracious Pantry says
February 28, 2015 at 12:03 pmSusan – Fantastic! I’m so happy you both enjoyed it! 😀
Dandoon268 says
April 3, 2015 at 11:53 amI just made this, and I am absolutely in love with it. Although, I skipped the allspice, I followed the rest of the recipe exactly. Thanks
The Gracious Pantry says
April 3, 2015 at 6:56 pmDandoon268 – So glad you enjoyed it! 😀
Abraham says
June 13, 2015 at 6:35 pmIn the past before seeing this recipie I have always made the apple pie oatmeal with just one cup of water and it seemed to be pretty good. So does the 2 cups of water make it watery? How does the extra cup affect its taste?
I just don’t want to end up with a really watery oatmeal apple pie.
I love this recipie so much that I make it every other day for breakfast. 🙂
The Gracious Pantry says
June 13, 2015 at 7:42 pmAbraham – I think it probably depends on your oats. Different types of oats require different amounts of water. Follow your package directions in that regard.
MJ says
October 25, 2015 at 8:13 pmI’ll be making this tomorrow, can hardly wait. And, I’m sorry but on the notes you said that the honey makes this dish, what honey? There’s no honey in the ingredient list. Did I miss something?
The Gracious Pantry says
October 25, 2015 at 10:55 pmMJ – It’s the last ingredient. Add to taste after cooking. Enjoy! 🙂
helen turner says
November 11, 2015 at 3:36 pmi love to print out recipes – however, i’d like it on one or two pages of paper – i just printed your apple oatmeal recipe and it took 4 sheets of paper – really upsetting!
The Gracious Pantry says
November 11, 2015 at 4:17 pmHelen – What printed? I mean, what filled up all those papers? My print function allows you to click the stuff you don’t want to print.
michelle devereux says
April 25, 2017 at 2:32 pmCan you cook this in the microwave?
The Gracious Pantry says
April 26, 2017 at 7:47 amMichelle – Sure. The apple will lose some texture, but just follow the microwave directions on the box of oats and it should be fine. Enjoy!