Name: Chai spiced oatmeal with caramelized apples
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 4 cups rolled oats; 8 cups water; pinch of salt; 2 tbsp butter; ½ cup cream/coconut milk; 1 cinnamon stick; 2 cardamom pods, crushed; 1 tsp ground ginger; ¼ tsp ground cloves; ¼ tsp ground nutmeg; 2 tbsp butter; 6 apples (cored and chopped); 3 tbsp coconut sugar; ½ cup cream/coconut milk; pinch of salt; 1 tsp vanilla extract

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Chai spiced oatmeal with easy coconut caramel apples is the kind of delicious, healthy breakfast dreams are made of. Great for making ahead as well.

Creamy oatmeal is an absolute joy on chilly mornings when you need something warm and filling to start the day. I love adding spices and flavorings to oats to mix things up and I think I’ve stumbled upon a winner with this chai spiced oatmeal served with coconut caramelized apples. It is the kind of recipe I can’t wait to eat.

Not only is it so absolutely delicious (I mean, just look at that caramel!) but it’s also filled with goodness and a great, healthy breakfast recipe. I love to make a big pot of oats at the beginning of the week and allow it to cool in the same pot as cooking, before storing it in the fridge as is every morning I just spoon out a portion and re-heat with a splash of milk. It’s perfect for meal prep and will guarantee a healthy breakfast, every morning with minimal effort on your part.

The coconut caramel apples makes a great topping for the creamy oats but can also be served with a dollop of yogurt for an easy grain-free breakfast. I like to leave the skin on the apples as they add great texture but you could also peel them. The caramelized apples can also be made ahead making breakfast assembly easy as pie. Using coconut sugar and coconut milk/cream adds a little more nutrition to this recipe but you could definitely substitute brown sugar and heavy/whipping cream if you preferred.

What are the benefits of eating oatmeal?

Oatmeal is an incredibly healthy food and the perfect thing to start your day with. The soluble fiber slows digestion and feeds the good bacteria needed for a healthy gut. Other health benefits of oats include:

Because they’re gluten free (make sure to check the packaging as often oatmeal is packaged in factories where other gluten-containing grains are), they’re a great source of fiber for those suffering from coeliac disease or gluten intolerances.
Oatmeal is filled with antioxidants that help lower blood pressure and have anti-inflammatory properties.
Contains Beta-Glucan (soluble fiber) which reduces LDL cholesterol, blood sugar and keeps you fuller for longer.

How to make oatmeal:

Oatmeal is incredibly easy to make and requires only a handful of ingredients. I like to cook oats with water, a pinch of salt and flavorings like spices or citrus peel. To add creaminess, add a knob of butter and a little cream/coconut milk right at the end of cooking and then allow the oats to steam, covered, for a further 10 minutes. This allows the grains to finish cooking and results in a delicious, creamy end result.