🍎 Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal Dessert
🥣 Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups water or unsweetened plant milk
- 1 apple (grated or finely chopped)
- 1 ripe banana (mashed)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: raisins or chopped dates (for extra natural sweetness)
🍲 Instructions
- Cook oats
In a pot, bring water or plant milk to a boil. Add oats and salt. - Add fruit
Stir in grated apple and mashed banana. - Simmer
Cook on low heat for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally. - Flavor it
Add cinnamon and vanilla. Mix well. - Serve warm
Top with extra fruit if you like.
🍽️ Why it works
- The banana and apple provide natural sweetness—no need for sugar.
- Oats become creamy on their own, so no added fat is needed.
- Cinnamon boosts flavor and gives a dessert-like feel.
🌟 Variations
- Carrot cake style: add grated carrot + pinch of nutmeg
- Chocolate vibe: mix in unsweetened cocoa powder + banana
- Baked version: bake at 180°C (350°F) for ~25 minutes for a cake-like texture
If you want, I can give you a microwave version (2 minutes) or a firmer baked oat cake recipe 🍰
