Grain Free Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal

Ingredients:

• 7 apples cut into 1 inch pieces  
• 1⁄2 cup raisins  
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon  
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice   Use extra cinnamon if you don't have this
• 1⁄2 vanilla bean pod   seeds scraped, use 1 tsp vanilla extract as substitute
• 1 1⁄2 cups water  
• pinch salt  
• 1 cup cashews soaked overnight   drained

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Directions:

Not only is this Whole30 compliant, but it’s vegan and gluten free with no added sugar. It tastes like a cross between apple sauce and oatmeal. The soaked cashews in the mix give it that same bite you get with oatmeal and it’s nice and thick to boot! It’s great served cold as a snack in the afternoon, but I like warm with bananas, raisins and nuts. I think tomorrow I might stir in a scoop of almond butter and coconut flakes.

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In a large pot combine apples, raisins, cinnamon, pumpkin spice, vanilla bean, and salt. Pour in 1 1/2 cups water and cooking, stirring occasionally for 20-25 minutes, until apples and raisins are soft.

Allow to cool, then blend apples until desired consistency with a food processor or immersion blender. Add soaked cashews to the mixture and pulse a few times to keep mixture chunky. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.

This “oatmeal” needs to be textured! That’s why we’re adding soaked cashews. (If you forget to prep ahead, soak in boiling hit water for 15 minutes instead of overnight)

Makes 4-5 servings

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