Ingredients
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½ cup rolled oats
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1 cup water or unsweetened almond milk
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1 small apple, diced (leave peel on for more fiber)
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½ tsp cinnamon
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1 tsp chia seeds (optional, for added fiber & satiety)
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of sea salt
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1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
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In a small pot, combine oats, diced apple, cinnamon, and salt.
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Add water or almond milk and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
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Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5–7 minutes until oats are soft and apples are tender.
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Stir in chia seeds, vanilla extract, and sweetener (if using).
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Remove from heat and let sit for 1 minute to thicken.
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Serve warm, topped with extra apple slices or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Notes
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For more protein, add a scoop of collagen or a spoonful of Greek yogurt.
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Swap in pears, berries, or bananas for apple variation.
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Make it overnight oats: combine all ingredients and refrigerate overnight for a cold version.
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Great as a pre- or post-workout meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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