How to Make Apple Pie Oatmeal

For a quick breakfast that is both delicious and nutritious, make apple pie oatmeal. It's a great way to start your morning with a warm hearty meal packed with vitamins and nutrients. Apple pie oatmeal is a hot steamy breakfast the entire family will love.

Things You'll Need

• Packet cinnamon instant oatmeal
• ½ cup applesauce, sweetened or unsweetened
• ½ cup boiling water
• Extra cinnamon, if desired
• Sugar or artificial sweetener
• Measuring cup
• Cereal bowl
• Spoon

Instructions

1. Pour 1 packet of instant cinnamon flavored oatmeal into a cereal bowl.

2. Add a single serving size container of applesauce or approximately ½ cup of applesauce.

3. Sprinkle in extra cinnamon if desired.

4. Stir in ½ cup of boiling water and gently blend the ingredients. For a variation, try milk or cream in place of the water. Just put everything into a microwavable bowl and microwave for 1 minute.

5. Allow the mixture to stand for about 1 minute.

6. Add extra sugar or artificial sweetener if you want a sweeter taste.

Tips & Warnings

• If you don't have instant packets of oatmeal, substitute quick oats. Use equal amounts of oatmeal and water, add the applesauce and microwave for approximately 1 to 1 ½ minutes. Check after 1 minute and stir as the oatmeal will puff and could overflow the bowl. Then finish microwaving the mixture.

• For thinner oatmeal add more water to the mixture.

• Add 1 to 2 tbsp. of ice cream or fat-free yogurt for delicious tasting apple pie ala mode oatmeal.

• To adapt this recipe for weight control, use the light cinnamon flavored instant oatmeal packets and artificial sweetener.

• Use maple syrup or honey as a sweetener for a different taste.