Apple + Cinnamon Oatmeal

Oatmeal is pretty much the perfect breakfast in the Fall and loaded with skin loving benefits.

Oats for the skin - boosts collagen production, reduces redness + improves your complexion overall. Promotes healthy gut bacteria which keeps your skin clear + glowing.

We like to choose sprouted oats (from One Degree Organics) which makes them easier to digest and removes the anti-nutrients that can interfere while increasing the bioavailability of nutrients.

Ingredients:

1 tbls grass fed butter

1 med crisp apple

3 tbls raw honey or 2 tbls maple syrup

1 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp ginger

1/4 clove

pinch Himalayan salt

2 cups apple cider or water

1 cup spouted rolled oats or steel cut

1/2 cup raw walnuts

Coconut milk

Optional Toppings: chopped dried dates, dried goji berries, sliced banana, honey drizzle

How To:

You can make in the instapot or stovetop. For instapot just throw all the ingredients in and set for 20mins.

Stovetop

1. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium high heat. Add apples, the honey or maple syrup, and spices. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the apples are softened.
2. Pour in the apple cider or water, turn the heat up to high, and bring to a low boil. Add the oats and reduce the heat to medium/medium high. Cook, stirring occasionally for 3-5 more minutes.
3. Add the walnuts (if using), and continue cooking until most of the liquid is absorbed.
4. Serve up in bowls and toppings of choice, and splash of coconut milk into each bowl.