APPLE SPICE OATMEAL (no sugar added)

A bowl of cozy to be enjoyed for breakfast or lunch, especially during the fall and winter months :) This whole food, plant-based recipe requires zero added sugar and uses Mother Nature's candy like fresh apples, dried raisins and spices. Make a big batch on your weekly meal prep day to enjoy all week. V, GF.

4 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rolled oats

• 1 cup unsweetened oat milk

• 1 cup filtered water

• 1 medium apple, cored and diced (leave skin on if organic)

• ¼ cup raisins

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• 1 pinch ground cloves*

• 1 pinch ground nutmeg*

• 1 pinch ground cardamom*

• 2 Tbsp flaxseed meal

FOR SERVING, OPTIONAL

• Unsweetened non-dairy milk

• Handful of raw nuts or seeds

Method:

1. To a small saucepan, add oats, oat milk, water, apple, raisins and spices (do not add flaxseeds yet). Stir until combined. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 5-6 minutes or until oats are chewy.

2. Stir in flaxseed meal.

3. Serve with additional milk and nuts/seeds if desired. Enjoy warm or cold.

4. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

NOTE: A pinch is equal to 1/16 teaspoon measurement.