Apple Pie Oatmeal

In spite of all the gorgeous flowers and greenery, it's still cool out, especially early in the morning. It's also a very busy time of year as the school year comes to a close with a grand finale of extracurricular activities and competitions!

Apple Pie oatmeal is a healthy breakfast treat when you want something special in the middle of a hectic week. This recipe is vegan and can be made with gluten free oats.

Ingredients:

1 cup of 7 minute oats (steel cut or rolled oats depending on your preferred texture)

2 1/2 cups of water

Dash of salt

2-3 bananas (the riper, the sweeter!)

2 apples thinly sliced

1 tbsp vanilla

1-2 tbsp lemon juice (more for sweet apples, less for tart apples)

1 tbsp cinnamon

Optional: 1/4 tsp clove, nutmeg, ginger

Directions:

1) Put sliced apples, water, and salt in sauce pan. Bring water to a boil on high heat, then turn down to simmer. Allow apples to simmer ~3-5 minutes.

2) Stir in oats & sliced bananas. Set timer for 7 minutes. 

3) Add vanilla, lemon juice, cinnamon, and other spices as desired.

4) When the timer goes off, it's ready to serve!