# Date-Sweetened Apple Pie Oatmeal

Cuisine: western · Time: 30 minutes · Servings: 2

## Ingredients

- 2 tart or sweet apples ((peeled, cored and evenly sliced))
- 1 tsp honey/maple syrup ((optional))
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats  ((GF for gluten-free eaters))
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup dairy-free milk  ((I used unsweetened almond))
- 1 pinch salt
- 4 whole dates ((finely chopped))

## Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (176 C).
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and toss apples with lemon juice, cinnamon and honey. Bake for 5 minutes then roll over parchment paper and tuck it in so they're in a "pocket" to trap in moisture. Cook for 10-15 minutes more (20 minutes total) until soft. Set aside.
3. In a small saucepan over high heat, add oats, pinch salt, water and almond milk and stir. When it comes to a boil, reduce to low-medium heat and cook until thick and creamy. Add the chopped dates a few minutes after you reduce the heat so they can soften and sweeten the oats.
4. Once thick, remove from stove top. Add a little almond milk if it's too thick for your liking.
5. Arrange 1/3 cup baked apples in bottom of a serving bowl and top with oats. Other toppings may include, nuts, nut butter, flaxseed, honey, maple syrup, or cinnamon. I prefer mine with a few toasted pecans and flaxseed.

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Source: minimalistbaker — https://minimalistbaker.com/date-sweetened-apple-pie-oatmeal/
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