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 Breakfast Bowl.

So, I'm a couple days late....but National Apple Pie Day just passed this past week! And in true "better late than never style, here's my belated (but WORTH THE WAIT!) recipe for this celebratory worthy holiday 💃😋

          Apple Pie Breakfast Bowl. 

    Guilt-free apple pie for brekkie? Yes. 

Apple Pie Breakfast Bowl. Vegan, gluten-free. Serves one. 

Ingredients

1. One small apple, chopped

2. 5 drops liquid stevia

3. Generous sprinkling of cinnamon

4. 6 oz. silken tofu

5. 1/2 tsp Apple pie spice 

6. 2 tsp vinegar

7. One packet stevia

8. 2 T flaxseed

9. 2 T raisins

10. Apple pie spice for garnish

Method 

1. In a medium size microwave safe bowl, mix you Apple chunks, liquid stevia, and cinnamon. Nuke one minute. 

2. In your mini food processor, combine tofu, packet stevia, vinegar, and Apple pie spice. Blend until very smooth. 

3. Add warm apples and Nogurt to a medium size bowl, along with flax and raisins. Top with Apple pie spice 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. 

Peanut Butter-Cinnamon-Apple Sammie.

Sometimes, you just want a good old SANDWICH, am I right?! My Sammie craving hit a couple evenings ago...mid-essay writing. I had been typing for the last, oh, I couldn't even say...hence, food was a top priority. However, I needed something quick and filling  I also needed to use up the last of the apples I bought a couple weeks ago from when I went apple picking with some buddies! So, this beautiful Sam was born...toasty bread + creamy and filling PB + crisp apple + cinnamon for good measure = yum. That is all. 

    Peanut Butter-Cinnamon-Apple Sammie. 

      I KNOW I KNOW I KNOW RIGHT?!

Peanut Butter-Cinnamon-Apple Sammie; Vegan, Gluten-free option. Serves one. 

Ingredients 

1. 2 slices bread of house (use gluten free if desired. I used Ezekiel. Yum!)

2. 2 T all natural creamy peanut butter (salt-free AND oil-free)

3. 1/2 Apple, sliced 

4. Cinnamon to taste

Method

1. Toast your bread to your liking...I like mine burnt! 😜 

2. Spread one T PB one each slice of bread. Top with apples and sprinkle with cinn. DONE! 

Apple "Nachos".

This is about the easiest recipe in the world. In fact, it's hardly a recipe! But I had to share it anywho. It's super quick and easy, and you probably have all the ingredients right in your kitchen. So what are you waiting for?! Go make some Apple "Nachos"! 

                   Apple "Nachos". 

Apple "Nachos"; Vegan, Gluten-free. Serves one. 

Ingredients 

1. One small to medium apple, sliced

2. 2 T powdered peanut butter (I use "Just Great Stuff" brand), mixed with 1+ T water

3. 1/4 cup TVP granules 

4. Sprinkling of cinnamon 

Method

1. Arrange your apple slices on a large plate. 

2. Mix your peanut butter and water until combined. You want this on the runny side-think more peanut butter "sauce" than actual PB. 

3. Drizzle peanut sauce over apple slices and sprinkle with TVP granules (DO NOT HYDRATE! Leave them crunchy!) and cinnamon to taste. Enjoy!

         Mandatory close up, of course!