Creamy oatmeal is an absolute joy on chilly mornings when you need something warm and filling to start the day. I love adding spices and flavorings to oats to mix things up and I think I’ve stumbled upon a winner with this Chai spiced oatmeal served with coconut caramelized apples. It is the kind of recipe I can’t wait to eat. Not only is it so absolutely delicious (I mean, just look at that caramel!) but it’s also filled with goodness. It’s a great, healthy breakfast recipe. I love to make a big pot of oats at the beginning of the week and allow it to cool in the same pot as cooking, before storing it in the fridge as is. Every morning I just spoon out a portion and re-heat with a splash of milk. It’s perfect for meal prep and will guarantee a healthy breakfast with minimal effort on your part. The coconut caramel apples make a great topping for the creamy oats but can also be served with a dollop of yogurt for an easy grain-free breakfast. I like to leave the skin on the apples as they add great texture but you could also peel them. The caramelized apples can also be made ahead making breakfast assembly easy as pie. Using coconut sugar and coconut milk/cream means this recipe is a little lower in refined sugar and vegan too. But you could definitely substitute brown sugar and heavy/whipping cream if you preferred.
Ingredients
Full oatmeal recipe with amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Oatmeal. Rolled oats or old fashioned oats are my favorite but this will work with quick-cooking oats and steel-cut oats too. Cinnamon stick. Cardamom pods. Nutmeg. Ginger. Cloves. Butter. Cream. Milk can be used instead.
For the caramelized apples
Butter. Apples. I used Granny Smith but any apple of your choice can be used. Coconut sugar. Coconut milk. Vanilla extract. Salt.
Is oatmeal gluten free?
Oats are naturally gluten free. However, make sure to check the packaging as oats if often processed in factories with other gluten-containing grains thus there is a chance of cross-contamination.
How to make oatmeal
Is oatmeal good for you?
Oatmeal is an incredibly healthy food and the perfect thing to start your day with. The soluble fiber slows digestion and feeds the good bacteria needed for a healthy gut. Other health benefits of oats include:
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