Apple Pie Oatmeal Recipe
Start your morning off right with this healthy apple pie oatmeal recipe!
Few things are as American as apple pie. Except maybe…. oatmeal.
Healthy eaters have all seen our share of oatmeal in the mornings. Maybe even 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.
Is Eating Oatmeal Good For You?
The term “good for you” is just as subjective as the term “healthy“. These terms mean different things to different people.
However, if you eat grains as a healthy part of your eating plan, then absolutely, yes! Eating oatmeal is good for you!
Oats are among the healthiest grains on earth. They’re a gluten-free whole grain and a great source of important vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants. Studies show that oats and oatmeal have many health benefits. These include weight loss, lower blood sugar levels and a reduced risk of heart disease.
Healthline.com
Is It Okay To Eat Oatmeal Everyday?
Absolutely! As with most things, portion control is key. But oatmeal is a great source of fiber, which is something we all need more of.
Why Is Oatmeal Bad For You?
This is a question that gets asked in certain circles. And the answer is, it’s not.
That is, unless you eat low carb.
One study done on 12 young boys (a very small study, indeed!) showed that oatmeal may spike blood sugar. But this is in direction opposition to the majority of other studies done on oats.
In fact, oats are considered a low glycemic grain, coming in at a 55 on the glycemic index. A scale that considers low glycemic foods to measure between 1 and 55. So while it’s high up in the range, it’s still considered a low glycemic food.
While some folks may not be able to tolerate it, most should do just fine with oats. Keep in mind, what you add to them can change things a bit.
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Can You Eat Too Much Oatmeal?
Yes. But that should be a a surprise.
Any food eaten in excess will be too much, no matter how healthy it is.
Excess consumption of oats can cause some belly bloat in some people as well as weight gain.
But that is usually associated with the addition caloric consumption.
Can Oatmeal Make You Gain Weight?
Absolutely, if you eat too much of it.
What you add to it can also make a big difference.
How Do You Make Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal From Scratch?
Oatmeal is really easy in this way. Simply add what you want to add and cook according to pacakge directions.
In most cases for traditional oats, the ration will be 1 part oats to 2 parts liquid. What you add for flavoring after that doesn’t affect anything much unless you are adding more liquid.
Liquid For Oats
- Water – Water is what is called for on oatmeal packages. It will give you a non-mushy oatmeal that leaves the individual oats a bit more separated.
- Milk – You can use equal amounts of milk in place of water to cook your oatmeal. But the finished oats will be thicker and more porridge-like.
- Juice – This will give you an oatmeal texture that is similar to water, but is much sweeter, making it less necessary to add any sweetener to your finished oatmeal.
- Non-dairy milk – Non-dairy milk will give you varying textures in your finished oats, depending on the milk used. Thicker milks such as cashew or coconut milk will give you a thicker oatmeal like you would get from using milk. Thinner milks like almond milk would give you something more similar to using water with only a slight variance.
What Can I Add To Oatmeal?
Oatmeal toppings are pretty endless. But here are a few ideas.
Sweet Oatmeal Toppings
- Fresh fruit
- Honey
- Maple syrup
- Cinnamon
- Chia seeds
- Nuts of any kind
- Sunflower seeds
Savory Oatmeal Toppings
- Sautéed mushrooms
- Cheddar cheese
- Swiss cheese
- Parmesan cheese
- Cooked veggies such as peas and carrots
What You’ll Need For Apple Pie Oatmeal
½ cup traditional oats – Do not use quick cook oats for this.
1 cup water – You can substitute with other liquids. See suggestions above.
1 cup chopped apples – Chop these to bite-size pieces. Tart apples taste best, but use whatever you have on hand.
½ tsp. ground cinnamon
¼ tsp. ground allspice
Maple syrup – to taste after cooking. Pour on as a topping and stir in.
How To Make Apple Pie Oatmeal
Combine all ingredients and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until fully cooked to oatmeal package directions.
Top with your favorite sweetener and enjoy.
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Equipment
- Small pot
Ingredients
- ½ cup traditional oats (old fashion oats)
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup chopped apples (approximately 1 small apple)
- ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp. ground allspice
- maple syrup to taste after cooking
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until fully cooked to oatmeal package directions.
- Top with your favorite sweetener and enjoy.
Notes
Nutrition
Recipe from the Gracious Pantry archives, originally posted 4/13/12.
When 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
Cindy – It’s probably best to start with a teaspoon or two and move up from there.
Just made this for dinner … Very dicious & satisfying.
Pamela – Fantastic! I’m so happy you enjoyed it. 🙂
Just 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*)!
Rainah – That’s very interesting! Never heard of that tip before. I’ll have to try that next time I shop for apples. Thanks!
Do you cover with a lid while cooking? And do you peel the apples?
Abby – 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.
than 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 =).
Alexis – Thank you! I’m so happy you enjoyed it! 😀
Thank 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.
Nancy – Fantastic! I’m so happy you enjoyed it! 😀
Made 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! 🙂
Susan – Fantastic! I’m so happy you both enjoyed it! 😀
I 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
Dandoon268 – So glad you enjoyed it! 😀
In 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. 🙂
Abraham – I think it probably depends on your oats. Different types of oats require different amounts of water. Follow your package directions in that regard.
I’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?
MJ – It’s the last ingredient. Add to taste after cooking. Enjoy! 🙂
i 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!
Helen – 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.
Can you cook this in the microwave?
Michelle – Sure. The apple will lose some texture, but just follow the microwave directions on the box of oats and it should be fine. Enjoy!
My kids don’t like oatmeal, but they ask for this recipe.
Karie – Yay!! That makes me so happy!! 😀