Apple Pie Oatmeal by AncalimonD

Ingredients

1/3 cup regular oats 1 tablespoon chia seeds 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground ginger + pinch of salt 1 + 1/4 cups Almond Milk 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and cut into 1 inch pieces 1-1.5 tablespoon pure maple syrup + more for drizzling 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 tsp fresh lemon juice (optional) 2 tbsp chopped walnuts, for sprinkling on top

Instructions

1. In a medium sized pot over medium heat, whisk together the 1/3 cup oats, peeled and chopped apple, 1 tbsp chia seeds, 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce, 1.25 cups Almond milk, 1 tbsp pure maple syrup, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ginger, pinch of kosher salt. Whisk well. 2. Heat over medium heat for about 8 minutes, stirring often. When the mixture thickens and the liquid is absorbed, it is ready. Stir in the pure vanilla extract. 3. Pour into a dish and sprinkle with chopped walnuts, a pinch of cinnamon, and a drizzle of pure maple syrup. Add a tiny bit of almond milk on top.