Description
Prepare a simple, naturally sweet, and moist oatmeal using applesauce instead of added sugar. This recipe is quick for busy mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup water or unsweetened milk (almond or dairy)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine the oats, water or milk, chia seeds, cinnamon, and salt in a small saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally until the liquid is mostly absorbed and the oats are creamy.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Stir in the unsweetened applesauce until fully incorporated.
- Let the oatmeal stand for 1 minute before serving.
Notes
- For extra sweetness without sugar, add a few drops of liquid stevia or monk fruit sweetener to taste after cooking.
- If you prefer a thinner consistency, add a splash more liquid while stirring at the end.
- Use cinnamon for natural flavor depth.
- Prep Time: 2 min
- Cook Time: 7 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 0