I have been terrible at getting in a good breakfast lately. I don’t know if you know this about me, but I’m not super awesome at managing my time {gasp!}. I’m also not what you’d call a… morning person. So, I need healthy, easy, delicious options for breakfast. Insert this amazing Caramel Apple Oatmeal. First of all, are you serious? Second of all, I have to attribute this killer breakfast idea to my husband. He’s pretty much awesome at just coming up with random recipes on the fly.
Last weekend I volunteered at a cooking class for Gourmet Caramel Apples. I was so excited to learn the tips and tricks of making a great looking apple. Last year, in my attempt.. I failed. For whatever reason I could not get the caramel to stick to the apple for the life of me. That’s when my Caramel Apple Fondue was born. Not only did I learn lots in last weeks class, but it also got me thinking of all things caramel apple-ee that I want. It’s the season for apples and I can’t wait to find more creative ways to have your cake and eat it too – with delicious yet healthy recipes!
Caramel Apple Oatmeal
Best part about it is this Caramel Apple Oatmeal is good for you! Made without refined sugars or sugary syrups, you can feel good starting your day with this 'treat'!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 c. rolled oats
- 2 c. water plus 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/4 c. cashew butter to make, simply blend 1/2 cup of cashews in a powerful blender
- 1/4 c. coconut oil
- 1/2 c. dates
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla
- 2 c. diced apples
Instructions
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Bring water and salt to a boil.
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Add rolled oats. Reduce heat to low; cover. Let simmer 15 minutes.
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In a blender prepare your caramel by combining cashew butter, coconut oil, dates, salt & vanilla. Blend together until smooth.
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Remove lid from oats mix in diced apples. Cover and let sit three minutes.
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Add caramel, stir well. Serve immediately.
Melissa
How long will it keep?
Yvonne
To be honest with you, each batch we’ve made (and I think we’ve made it four times since posting this recipe) hasn’t made it past the same day – it is THAT yummy! So I wish I had an answer, but I don’t know for certain. If I had to guess, maybe five days or so?
Oh I bet the cashew butter and apples in this taste so good together!
Yvonne
Soooo good together!