Apple Pie Oatmeal with Cashews

Who doesn’t love apple pie?  I must admit that while I like apple pie, I must be in the mood to eat it.  I don’t usually crave apple pie.  Some people say that homemade apple pie is very soothing.  I can’t honestly tell you if that’s true or not.  I’ve never made an apple pie myself.  Come to think of it, I don’t think I’ve ever had homemade apple pie before.Apple Pie with Cashews 1

That being said, there are definitely different levels of apple pie.  Although I like the crumb top apple pies, I can only eat a small piece.  It is just too sweet for me.  Then there is the traditional apple pie.  These are less sweet, but I sometimes think they aren’t sweet enough.  There really is just no pleasing me.Apple Pie with Cashews 3

Luckily this oatmeal was for Mike, who really loves traditional apple pie (though I doubt he’s made one from scratch either).  I threw cashews on top of this oatmeal because I had some in the pantry that I was trying to use up.

Apple Pie Oatmeal with Cashews

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1 small apple
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/8 teaspoon molasses
  • 2 tablespoons cashews

Instructions

  • In a small pot, bring milk to a boil over medium high heat.
  • Meanwhile, dice half the apple. Slice the other half of the apple into small slices.
  • Once the milk has come to a boil, add rolled oats and diced apple chunks. Reduce heat to medium. Cook for 5 minutes, or until most of the liquid has evaporated.
  • Add vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice and molasses to the oatmeal. Stir to combine. Top with cashews and apple slices.
  • Serve hot, or refrigerate and serve cold the next day.

Adapted from The Oatmeal Artist

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