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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 andoatmealhave many health benefits. These include weight loss, lower blood sugar levels and a reduced risk of heart disease.
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.
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
½cuptraditional oats – Do not use quick cook oats for this.
1cupwater – You can substitute with other liquids. See suggestions above.
1cupchopped apples – Chop these to bite-size pieces. Tart apples taste best, but use whatever you have on hand.
½tsp.ground cinnamon
¼tsp.ground allspice
Maple syrup – to taste after cooking. Pour on as a topping and stir in.
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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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!
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 20 minutesminutes
Total Time: 30 minutesminutes
Servings: 2servings
Calories: 191kcal
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Equipment
Small pot
Ingredients
½cuptraditional oats(old fashion oats)
1cupwater
1cupchopped apples (approximately 1 small apple)
½tsp.ground cinnamon
¼tsp.ground allspice
maple syrup to taste after cooking
US Customary – Metric
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
Please note that the data below is a ballpark figure. Exact nutrition data is not possible. Data does not include honey added to taste.
Recipe from the Gracious Pantry archives, originally posted 4/13/12.
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High-sugar toppings like chocolate, syrup, and dried fruit
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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. 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.
Compare 100 calories of baked potato to 100 calories of oatmeal, and you find a bit less protein (3 grams vs. 4), a bit more starch (18 grams vs. 16) and a similar mineral profile (potatoes have more potassium, but oats have more selenium). But potatoes beat out oats in just about every vitamin, as well as fiber.
Steel-cut oats, also called Irish oatmeal, are the whole oat kernel that has been cut into two or three pieces using steel disks. This type of oats contains the highest amount of fiber, as it is least processed. Steel-cut oats take a little longer to cook, and result in a creamy and chewy porridge.
Simple tip #1: Make oatmeal with milk (or a non-dairy alternative) versus water. Not only does oatmeal made with water taste way less delicious, but you're also missing out on the extra protein staying power that milk will add to the breakfast. Water will also make the oats more gummy instead of creamy.
Fresh fruit will add fiber, vitamins, minerals and some sweetness to your oatmeal. Fruit's fat-soluble vitamins like A, E and K will best absorb if you add in a fat source like nuts, which will also add extra fiber and protein.
To make oatmeal tastier and even more nutritious, you can add cinnamon, fruits, nuts, seeds, peanut butter, almond butter, or Greek yogurt. Oats are often also included in baked goods, muesli, granola, and bread.
Steel-cut oats, also called Irish oatmeal, are the whole oat kernel that has been cut into two or three pieces using steel disks. This type of oats contains the highest amount of fiber, as it is least processed. Steel-cut oats take a little longer to cook, and result in a creamy and chewy porridge.
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