How do you like the sound of starting your morning with the warming taste of apple pie, but much lighter? It sounds good to me! This Apple Pie Porridge is a delicious vegan breakfast made with almond milk, shredded apple, cinnamon and some maple syrup for extra sweetness. It makes getting out of bed on a cold morning that little bit easier!
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Just 6 ingredients go into making this delicious porridge and it is ready in under 10 minutes. Breakfast doesn't have to be complicated and it's a great recipe for kids too!
If you are looking for other ways to use apples, then why not try our easy Apple Turnovers, delicious Cinnamon Baked Apples or tasty Apple Cinnamon Pancakes?
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Why You Will Love It
- So easy to make - It's as simple as mixing everything together in a saucepan and heating through. 2 minutes prep time and just 7 minute total time.
- Ready in under 10 minutes - A quick and easy breakfast.
- Creamy and comforting - It doesn't get more comforting that a bowl of warm porridge.
- Kids love it - Kids usually love anything sweet, so this will go down well! It's also a great opportunity to get kid's to eat apples, if they aren't usually a fan.
Ingredients and Substitutions
A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.
- Oats - We used rolled oats as we find that they are the best for porridge and for the quickest cooking time. If you use other oats, then cooking times will vary.
- Almond milk - This is a controversial one (more on that below), as a lot of people make porridge with just water. But we love ours with milk to get it super creamy. We have used almond milk, but you could use oat milk, skimmed, semi-skimmed milk or full fat.
- Apple - Any apples will work here and it's a great way to make a budget friendly breakfast.
- Maple syrup - The apples add lots of sweetness, but we like to add some more with a little maple syrup. You could use honey too, but it wouldn't be vegan.
- Cinnamon - Just a little bit adds so much flavour, without adding lots of extra calories and it's also seen as a superfood. A whole tablespoon (not that you would want to eat that much in one go) has under 20 calories in it and it is also high in calcium, fibre and magnesium. It is also anti inflammatory and helps to lower cholesterol too. Win!
- Pecans - These add a nice crunch on top. They can be swapped for any other nut though.
More ingredient substitutions and variations can be found in the recipe card.
How to Make Apple Oats
- Step 1: Grate the apple using a coarse grater.
- Step 2: Put the oats, almond milk, shredded apple, maple syrup and cinnamon into a pan and heat over a medium heat for 4-5 minutes. Stir regularly until thickened.
- Step 3: Serve in bowls with apple slices and pecans on top.
Porridge Toppings
Porridge is all about the toppings. We have added some extra apple slices and crushed pecans on top, but here are some other toppings that work well in this porridge:
- Flaked almonds
- Homemade Nutella
- Berries
- Chia seeds
- Homemade Almond Butter
- Homemade Peanut Butter
- Dried fruit
- Chocolate chips
Storage
This is best eaten straight after cooking it and if you follow this recipe, then you should have enough for 2 portions.
However, if you do find yourself with leftover porridge then did you know that you can use it to make porridge pancakes? If you had 80g of porridge, you can add 80g of self raising flour to it, along with an egg, 1 teaspoon baking powder and 50ml of milk and whisk it up to make pancake mixture.
Dannii's Top Tips
- Add some pecans on top when serving for some extra crunch.
- Want more spice in it? Add some nutmeg and ginger too.
- You could swap the apple for pear, or use a mixture of them both.
- Want this on a warm day? Make it as overnight oats. Just mix everything together the night before and put in the fridge overnight. Top with extra apple and pecans before serving.
- You can use any milk to make this porridge, or even swap it for water.
- The cooking time for this recipe is for using rolled oats. If you use steel cut oats, then the cooking time will vary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Well, yes and no. When it comes to this recipe, yes it is the same thing. Oatmeal is a type of porridge, but porridge isn't always made of oats. It can be made of a variety of grains or legumes.
This really is a personal preference. Technically, traditional porridge is made with just water and it is still creamy. But, we like ours super creamy and that's why we use milk.
No, you don't have to. But, adding some at the beginning of cooking can help add a nice nutty flavour. Don't add it at the end, otherwise it will just taste salty. You only need a tiny pinch.
Yes, this can be made in the microwave if you would prefer. You won't need as much milk and it will only take 3 minutes, stirring half way through.
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Recipe
Apple Pie Porridge
Ingredients
- 60 g (0.75 cups) Oats - (use certified gluten free oats to ensure this recipe is gluten free)
- 350 ml (1.5 cups) Almond milk
- 1 Apple - grated
- 2 tablespoon Maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon
- Apple slices and pecans - for serving; optional
Instructions
- Grate 1 Apple using a coarse grater.
- Put 60 g Oats, 350 ml Almond milk, grated apple, 2 tablespoon Maple syrup and 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon into a pan and gently head for 4-5 minutes until thickened.
- Serve in bowls with Apple slices and pecans on top.
Recipe Tips
- pecans on top when serving for some extra crunch.
- Want more spice in it? Add some nutmeg and ginger too.
- You could swap the apple for pear, or use a mixture of them both.
- Want this on a warm day? Make it as overnight oats. Just mix everything together the night before and put in the fridge overnight. Top with extra apple and pecans before serving.
- You can use any milk to make this porridge, or even swap it for water.
- The cooking time for this recipe is for using rolled oats. If you use steel cut oats, then the cooking time will vary.
- To ensure this recipe is definitely gluten free, use oats that are certified gluten free.
Nutritional Information
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The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.
Chris @ Shared Appetite says
This looks amazing! Apple is my fave fall flavor by far.... what a great way to start off the day!
Karen says
Yum! Quick and easy too, just how I like it! I'm with you on the two breakfasts along with morning workouts, I do the exact same thing! :)
Lauren @ ihadabiglunch says
When I first opened this I thought I wasn't going to like it - I don't liked chunky apples in my oatmeal for some reason! Never did I EVER think to shred an apple into oatmeal! Genius!! Now I have to try it :)
marcie says
I've been on an apple oatmeal kick and I'm not tired of it one bit! Your oatmeal is definitely perfect for a pre-workout breakfast. :)
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
Aren't oats the best? Its such a comforting and warm breakfast. I love this apple pie flavour and the milk you used too!
Allison says
I've been having a variation of this for breakfast nearly every day since the apples have arrived. I really can't get enough! Plus, eating oatmeal that tastes like pie is just the best way to wake up in the morning :)
Cindy @ Pick Fresh Foods says
I've been on a big oatmeal kick. Once the weather begins to cool that is all I want for breakfast. The shredded apple sounds so delicious!
Brittany says
YES to apples and cinnamon. They were MADE for each other! This looks delicious.
Alison Hanncock says
I made this for a late breakfast this morning and YUM! Really comforting and it did actually taste like apple pie. Thanks for an inspired recipes. My breakfasts are usually so boring.
Jenny Tandie says
What do you do for protein for breakfast?
Taylor says
This would be even better with some nut butter in it too.
Becca says
This sounds so comforting. I'm going to make it for breakfast tomorrow after my 10k run.
Ceara @ Ceara's Kitchen says
I love the concept of having two breakfasts! Haha, I always have a big green smoothie before my run and a big bowl of oats very similar to this after! These oats look absolutely delicious and so comforting!! :) Yum!
Kirtley Freckleton@ The Gist of Fit says
I LOOOVE oatmeals with apple and cinnamon--favorite way to eat it!!
And hey, I say the closer you can make it to a pie and keep it healthy, the bettttter!!
Ashley Taylor Yannello says
Yum! This looks so delicious :) Great too, for the crisp fall mornings!
Beautiful picture. Thanks for sharing with the world!
Ashley