Apple Pie Porridge

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!

Two wooden bowls full of porridge with sliced apple on top.

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
Ingredients and Substitutions
How to Make Apple Oats - Step by Step
Porridge Toppings
Storage
Extra Tips
Frequently Asked Questions
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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

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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 by Step

Step 1: Grate the apple using a coarse grater.

A saucepan containing milk, grated apple, oats and spices.

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.

Apple Pie porridge in a brown bowl with apple slices on top.

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.

Extra 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.

Two bowls of porridge topped with sliced apple and chopped pecans.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are porridge and oatmeal the same thing?

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.

Is porridge better with milk or water?

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.

Do you have to add salt to porridge?

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.

Can you make apple pie porridge in the microwave?

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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