Almost Instant Apple Pie Oatmeal Casserole.

Almost Instant Apple Pie Oatmeal Casserole.

As much as I ADORE the season of fall, it does mean one thing I'm NOT so fond of...colder weather...specifically, colder mornings. I THOROUGHLY enjoy my 85 degree and humid July morning runs...all the heat, all the time, baby ;) So when the weather starts cooling down during the day, the temps in the morning get QUITE chilly. This week is a perfect example--I was still running in tank tops last week...and then woke up Monday to a 51 degree 7 mile run! Quite a shock to the system. Anyway....long story short (well, not really...sorry guys...I know you're all just like "GIMME THE RECIPE!" I'm getting to that...hehe), these chilly mornings (i.e. chilly morning RUNS) have got me craving warmer breakfasts, infused with those comforting autumn flavors we all love so dearly. Now this craving for cooked brekkies isn't a bad thing at all...except on the days I OPEN at work. This Saturday was one such day. I arrived back at my apartment after a brisk 5 mile, 5 am run FAMISHED (as usual, lol) and craving a big warm bowl of apple pie style oat. I knew I didn't have time though--I had to be at work at 8:15! So that's when the wheels started a turnin'. I decided to try and make my fave apple pie oats IN THE MICROWAVE, since I was pressed for time on this particular morning. I honestly wasn't sure what to expect...nothing beats a good bowl of stovetop oats...mmmmm. But this little guy really delivered! Not to mention it took 5 minutes to make...SCORE, ANNA! Enjoy, guys. :)

Almost Instant Apple Pie Oatmeal Casserole. Vegan, Gluten-free. Serves one.

Ingredients

1. 1/2 cup oatbran
2. 1 cup almond milk
3. 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
4. one very small apple, chopped
5. 1/4 tsp cinnamon
6. 1/8 tsp ginger
7. pinches of nutmeg and allspice
8. one packet stevia

Method

1. Mix dry ingredients in a medium size bowl. Add almond milk, apple, and applesauce and mix well. 
2. Microwave on high for 3 minutes. Let cool and enjoy! 

Apple Pie Oatmeal.

This. Is. Amazing. That. Is. All. GO MAKE THIS NOW! 

                 Apple Pie Oatmeal. 

                Oh. My. Word. YES. 

Apple Pie Oatmeal; Vegan, Gluten-free. Serves one. 

Ingredients 

1. 1/2 cup old fashioned oats

2. 1 cup almond milk 

3. 3/4 cup water

4. 2 T ground flaxseed

5. One small Apple, chopped 

6. 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

7. 1/4 tsp cinnamon

8. 1/8 tsp ginger

9. Generous pinch nutmeg

10. Dash allspice/cloves

Method 

1. Bring almond milk to a boil, and reduce heat to medium. 

2. In a bowl, mix oats, flax, and spices.  Add to almond milk and stir well. When beginning to thicken, add chopped Apple, water, and applesauce. Turn heat to high, and cook 15 minutes, stirring constantly (and watching for splatters!!), until desired thickness is reached. 

Mystery Breakfast Revealed!: Apple Pie Peanut Butter Mash Up Bowl.

So remember my "mystery breakfast" pic I posted on my Instagram page last Saturday?! We'll wonder no more...here it is! I call it "Peanut Butter Apple Pie Mash Up Bowl". Because long titles mean delicious food 👌😂 

        My "secret ingredients"...yum!

       Finished product...pre-mash-up. 

       Finished product, post-mash-up. 

Peanut Butter Apple Pie Mash Up Bowl!; Vegan, gluten-free option. Serves one. 

Ingredients 

1. One serving "creamy vanilla pudding" (recipe below)

2. 4 T peanut butter of choice

3. 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

4. 1/4 cup wheatbran (for gluten free, use ground flaxseed)

5. Cinnamon to taste

For "Creamy Vanilla Pudding":

1. 9 oz. silken tofu

2. 15 drops vanilla flavored liquid stevia

Method

1. Blend both ingredients until smooth and plce in bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

For the Mash Up Bowl:

Method

1. Sprinkle wheatbran/flaxseed over pudding. Top with peanut butter, then applesauce. Sprinkle with cinnamon and start mashin'! Yum!

Protein-packed Breakfast Oat Cakes.

These Protein-packed Breakfast Oat Cakes are a good filling breakfast option for when you have a bit more time in the morning. Warm and delicious, these cookie-like oat cakes go perfectly with banana nice cream! 

    Protein-packed Breakfast Oat Cakes. 

                 So. So. So. Good. 

Protein-packed Breakfast Oat Cakes; Vegan, Gluten-free. Makes one serving (2 small cakes). 

Ingredients

1. 1/2 cup oatbran 

2. 1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce 

3. One scoop protein powder of choose (I used vega vanilla almondilla flavor)

4. 2 T ground flaxseeds 

5. 1/2 tsp cinnamon

6. 1/2 packet stevia

7.  Scant 2 T water

Method 

1. In a medium size bowl, mix together the oatbran, protein powder, flaxseeds, stevia, and cinnamon. Add applesauce and water and stir. 

2. Spoon batter into two non stick mini baking pans. Bake at 350 F for 20 minutes. Let cool before removing. Enjoy! 

Sweet cinnamon buckwheat biscuits

Everyone loves a good biscuit. I mean, how comforting is it to snuggle up with a good book, a nice fuzzy blanket, a warm mug of tea, and a nice plate of freshly baked biscuits?! Ok. Now I need to go make these...

    Sweet Cinnamon Buckwheat Biscuits. 

Sweet Cinnamon Buckwheat Biscuits; Vegan, Gluten-free. Makes 7 small biscuits. 

Ingredients 

1. 1/2 cup buckwheat flour

2. 3 T water

3. 1 tsp baking powder

4. 1/4 tsp baking soda

5. 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce 

6. 1/4 tsp cinnamon

7. 1/2 to 1 packet stevia

Method 

1. Preheat oven to 400 F and line a baking sheet with parchment. 

2. In a medium size bowl, whisk together dry ingredients. Add applesauce and water and stir well. 

3. Using about 2 T at a time, scoop dough into hands, roll into a ball, and flatten slightly onto parchment. Repeat to make 7 total. Bake uncovered for 13 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy! 

Note: these go excellent with either my cinnamon fig jam or raspberry his jam. Both recipes in previous posts! Go check 'em out!