Quick Look at this Recipe
- Ready In: 20 minutes
- Serves: 2
- Main Ingredients: Old-fashioned oats, almond milk, Honeycrisp apples, maple syrup, and toppings.
- Dietary Info: Dairy-free and gluten-free friendly (use certified gluten-free oats)
- Why It’s A Fall Favorite: There’s nothing cozier than a bowl of oatmeal on a chilly day. So we infused this classic breakfast with warming apple pie flavors and the combination is equal parts delicious and satisfying. It’s a breakfast that my whole family gets excited about!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- 🍎 Minimal Ingredients: We’re using fewer than 10 kitchen-staples to get a full-flavored breakfast on the table.
- 🥧 Real Apple Pie Flavor: We’re simmering chunks of apple right in the oatmeal to get that true apple pie flavor!
- ✨ Creamy: We perfected the milk-to-oats ratio to yield perfectly creamy oatmeal. Because there’s nothing worse than dry, sticky oatmeal.
Key Ingredients & Substitutions
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- Old-Fashioned Oats: We specifically chose old-fashioned oats because they hold their shape better during cooking and provide a little more texture than quick-cooking oats. We have not tested this recipe with quick-cooking oats.
- Honeycrisp Apples: We chose Honeycrisp apples for their balance of sweetness and tartness. They’re our go-to for pops of color and sweetness in other fall recipes like our Thanksgiving Salad and Autumn Harvest Bowl. We leave the skin on, but peel them if you prefer. Granny Smith apples are a good alternative if you prefer a more tart apple flavor, while Fuji apples are a great option if you like a sweeter, less tart apple.
- Real maple syrup: Real maple syrup adds a touch of warmth and just the right amount of sweetness that pairs perfectly with apples.
- Toppings: Don’t skip the extra chopped apples on top for even more apple pie flavor! We also love adding chopped walnuts and craisins for extra texture and sweetness.
How To Make Apple Pie Oatmeal
Step 1 – Bring almond milk and water to a simmer and then add the oats, maple syrup, and one of the chopped apples.
Step 2 – Let simmer for approximately 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats have softened and the oatmeal has thickened to a creamy consistency.
Creamy Consistency
It might look like there’s a lot of liquid in your saucepan at first, but the oats will absorb much of it as they simmer. Give everything a few stirs throughout the cooking process to help the oatmeal thicken. You’re looking for a creamy consistency that’s not too thick or sticky!
Step 3 – Divide among bowls and top with the second chopped apple, a drizzle of maple syrup, a sprinkle of cinnamon, chopped walnuts, and Craisins. Enjoy!
What We Learned Testing This Recipe
- Milk vs. Water: We tested this recipe using only almond milk and a combination of almond milk and water. Both worked beautifully! Use all almond milk if you prefer an even creamier oatmeal.
- Toppings: This oatmeal is delicious as-is, but the toppings (especially the extra cubed apples!) are what really make it taste like apple pie. Add a little granola for crunch, a sprinkle of nutmeg for extra warmth, or even a dollop of whipped cream if you’re really leaning into those apple pie vibes 😊.
Storage
Let the oatmeal cool and transfer it to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To reheat, place the oatmeal in a saucepan over low heat with a few splashes of almond milk or water, as it will thicken in the refrigerator. Stir occasionally until warmed through, adding more liquid as needed to restore that creamy consistency.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups water, sub unsweetened almond milk to make it extra creamy
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- pinch kosher salt
- 1½ cups old fashioned oats
- 2 honeycrisp apples, divided & cubed
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
Optional Toppings:
- walnuts
- craisins
Instructions
- Simmer: Add 2 cups water (or almond milk), 1 cup unsweetened almond milk and a pinch kosher salt to a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer. Add 1½ cups old fashioned oats, 1 of the cubed apples, and 1 tablespoon maple syrup. Let gently simmer for approx. 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat when consistency is creamy.
- Serve: Top with additional cubed apple and enjoy immediately. Add additional maple syrup and 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon as desired as well as walnuts and craisins.
Notes
- Almond Milk: option to use a combination of unsweetened almond milk & water or just almond milk for a creamier texture.
- Toppings: We topped our oatmeal with extra chopped apples, a sprinkling of cinnamon, walnuts, & craisins, but you could also add chia seeds, ground nutmeg, or even a little peanut butter.
- Storage: in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Reheating: Reheat apple pie oatmeal in a sauce pan on a stove-top over medium-low heat. Add a few splashes of water or almond milk to bring oatmeal back to creamy consistency. Stir until warmed through.
Liz Sipley says
This was such a treat! And yes, it really is as creamy as it claims to be! So good!
Tara says
Do you peel the apples or cube with the peel on?
Erin says
I just cube the apples leaving the skin on, but feel free to peel them if you would like!