We’re going to have a high apple turnover in this house this week!
Apple Turnover Oats
I started with a chopped apple and a handful of raisins in a hot pan to cook down the apples a bit
Plus a smidge of butter (which I was hoping would scent the whole bowl of oatmeal but alas it faded away)
Cinnamon – light handed to be mindful of my spice-hating husband
When the apples were partially soft, I added 2/3 cup milk and 1 cup water
And then the rest of the oatmeal ingredients
For TWO people:
- 2/3 cup oats
- 1 banana
- 1/8 tsp kosher salt
and three fresh figs
And in the very end:
- 1/3 cup cottage cheese + 1 tsp vanilla
- Toppings: Crunchy Galaxy granola and Nutty’s Cinnamon Raisin Peanut Butter
Despite the milk, banana, and cottage cheese, the oats were waterier than I would have liked. I think they cooked too fast given the hot apple pot and didn’t get enough time to get creamy. Better luck next time!
Skipped season?
Have a great day!
Marina says
Can’t wait to make all those yummy autumn meals with apples and pumpkins.
Apple&fig in oats sounds pretty amazing!
Nicole - yuppie yogini says
Your house must have smelled so warm & cozy this morning!
Cara Craves... says
I look forward to all your apple creations!
Lindsey @ Gingerbread Bagels says
Mmmm that looks SO delicious! I want you to come make me breakfast and dinner please. Now I’m craving an apple turnover, haha. By the way Kath, I’m having a Barney Butter giveaway on my blog and I hope you’ll enter. 🙂
Evan Thomas says
I haven’t been wanting hot oats lately with the heat here, but it’s good to get all these ideas for when the Fall ramps up
Wei-Wei says
Yummmmy! No maple syrup? I don’t know why, I would have loved to add some. Maybe it’s just that fall mood getting to me.
holly @ couchpotatoathlete says
Apple and fig oats sound delicious.
Christmas Blend? You are ready for the seasons to change. 🙂
Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine says
I love how many figs have been popping up in your cooking lately!! It’s been ages since I had some. Hope you enjoy your holiday!!
Nicole says
Oh gosh, this sounds AMAZING! Like a way better version of the apple cinnamon packet o’ oats I’ve been making.
Estela @ Weekly Bite says
Lovely bowl of oats 🙂 Have a great day!
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
Those oats sound so good!
Rachel (Two Healthy Plates) says
Apple and cinnamon oats sound delicious – and perfect for fall mornings!
Valerie @ City|Life|Eats says
My mom loves oatmeal served with applesauce on top, but your recipe is making me think I would like the oats better if they were cooked with the apple. 🙂
VeggieGirl says
Perfect autumn-esque oats!
Happy Labor Day, Kath!
Tina says
that looks insanely good!!
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
Kath! I got some bright colored cutting boards this weekend, and have been using them in my photos– I LOVE them!! I gave you a blog shout-out about them on Saturday– thanks for the tip!
Have a great Monday!
christina cadden says
mmm, looks so good!
Hannah says
I’ve just eaten 17 apple and cinnamon oatmeal cookies in two days, so I completely see the appeal of these oats! Might be a healthier way to get my fix, too… 😉
Simply Life says
sounds like a great idea! oooh, so many fun things to do with apples!
Courtney @ Bread & Bokeh says
Bring on the apples!!! I love them!!!! 🙂
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
FALL!!!! I am so happy fall is just about here!
Kath@eatingforliving says
Yay for Christmas blend! In EVERY season! 😀
Liza @ Health Nutting says
YUM, that looks absolutely wonderful — fall in bowl! 🙂
Meg says
These sound amazing! I love figs + apples! And CHRISTMAS BLEND! 😀
A Teenage Gourmet (Sami) says
Oh my gosh, I love figs! I made the most delicious salad with them last night. I’ll post it later. But I also make carrot cake oats (newest post) this morning. Have you ever tried that version, Kath? 🙂
Kath says
Yup!
Christine says
I skipped a season too! Last night I was unloading the dishwasher and noticed a Christmas mug in the mix. So I used it this morning for my (not Christmas) coffee!
Kaitlyn (College Girl Runs) says
I love that you have been using figs so much! I’ve never had a fig (besides in fig newton cookies) and really want to try one.
Btw, I used your oatmeal pancake recipe this morning (with chocolate chips added!) and it was great! So filling. The protein from the egg whites is great. Thanks for the awesome recipe 🙂
Sarah says
Love apples in my oats. Yay for fall!!
You could always make homemade applesauce in your slow cooker 🙂 It makes me feel like a little kid again plus makes the house smell amazing!!
Emily says
Love the various seasons represented in this meal. I like the idea of cooking down a fresh apple for oats rather than my typical apple sauce add-in….although homemade chunky spiced applesauce might be a good add in.
Caitlyn @ A Spoonful of Life says
Mmmm…the idea of apple oatmeal sounds delicious! I love apple season!
Jasmine @ Eat Move Write says
I think christmas coffee is reasonable with apple and cinnamon oatmeal. Those are Christmas scents to me. Happy Labor day!
Heather says
I love apples in my oatmeal! Like Matt, I am not a fan of cinnamon – I have no idea why!
Maybe make an apple crisp to get rid of some of those apples…!
sarah k @ the pajama chef says
i wanted apple oatmeal today but didn’t have time… even though it’s labor day i still have classes. since my husband was off work we slept in & i didn’t have my usual long morning. 🙁 maybe tomorrow!
Susan Mc says
Matt,
Any way you could add standard measurements to your pizza dough recipe? It looks amazing and I’d love to make it but I don’t have a food scale!
Neen @ Broad Bean to Runner Bean says
apple turnover oats looks deeeelish!
Chelsea (Chelsea's Chew and Run Fun) says
Kath, you’ve had some incredible oatmeal combos on this blog…but this is by far one of the most outstanding looking. I bet that lightly sauteing the apples with butter is what really gives the meal its punch. Add in the figs and it’s oure oatmeal heaven. Thank you for sharing!
Lauren at KeepItSweet says
yum! a lot of times cottage cheese makes my oats a little more watery
Heather says
look forward to seeing more apple recipes!
Michelle @ Give Me the Almond Butter says
Yum! Looks like you are transitioning into fall nicely 🙂
Camille says
No matter how the oats look, they sound incredible!
I was finally introduced to truly amazing apples after moving to Oregon from Southern California. You truly can tell the difference in good produce if it is local!
Susan Mc says
Hey Kath, I use a box shredder and shred my apple slices into the oatmeal at the beginning. I’m looking forward to lots more apple recipes too!
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
love apples in my oats! i just nuke mine (i microwave my oats anyway) but i know you don’t like that method…better luck next time.
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
haha- nothing wrong with skipping seasons to get to Christmas! 😉
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
Yummm! Can’t wait to see more apples! 🙂
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
Apple oats is such the perfect fall breakfast! I love that it makes my kitchen smell like apple pie!
Jessica @ The Process of Healing says
Those oats sound SO good!
Stacey (The Habit of Healthy) says
Yeah, I prefer nice thick creamy oats too and always get a little disappointed when they turn out too watery. Looks good otherwise though. 🙂
Jillian says
I had dreams about different kinds of apple oats! I’m so excited for fall.
Apple and fig oats sound great!
Jillian@ ReshapeYourLife says
I had dreams about different ways to have apples in oats last night! I can’t wait for fall.
Apple and fig oats sound great!
Jenn@slim-shoppin says
When I make oats, I actually use 1/2 cup oats to 2 cups of hot water or milk.
I then microwave it for 1 minute. Then I put a lid on it for about 10 minutes and the oats totally absorb and aren’t watery, just nice and creamy.
I like my oats super creamy, not lumpy. I like your recipe though!
Mom says
Love your apple turnover pun! Pop must be sending you puns from heaven.
Kath says
Glad you got the pun!!!
Steph@stephsbitebybite says
These look like the perfect “fall is coming” oats! Very rustic!!!
kate says
I need to get my hands on some apples! Cant wait to go apple-crazy.
Josie @ Skinny way Of Life says
yay for fall!!! I can’t wait to dig out my hoodies : )
Stacey@http://stacey-healthylife.blogspot.com/ says
What a great idea and perfect for fall.
Ronda says
Kath:
I have to tell you….all these posts about oatmeal really makes me want some! I’m not a huge oatmeal fan, but all the different things you add to it makes it look REALLY good. 🙂 Just waiting for a little cooler weather…
Char says
I find adding in the apple half way through the oatmeal-cooking works best 🙂 lovely photography!
xoxo
Erika @ Food, Fitness, & Fun says
Mmmm! Looks like the perfect bowl of oats to welcome autumn! <3 Great recipe, Kath! 😀
Kristen @ Kristen, Sweetly says
I like my oats to be over-thick, but that bowl looks wonderful!! Wow. Like a gigantic, healthy dessert breakfast.
Halley (Blunder Construction) says
This is a great way to use up fresh figs, I’m going to have to try it. I bet it would work with pears as well!
Emily Eats and Exercises says
Strange – I had apples and raisins in my oats this morning too. No figs though… I often chop and soften the apples in the microwave for a few minutes before adding them to the oatmeal. That way I don’t need any extra water. Yum.
Chelsea @ Strawberry Sweat says
Apple turnover oatmeal–yum! It’s like dessert for breakfast! I haven’t tried cooking apples to put in my oatmeal, but I do love adding TJ’s Spiced Chunky Applesauce to my oatmeal in the morning.
Anne @ Food Loving Polar Bear says
I love apples, especially in autumn when you can bake them and eat with vanilla ice cream 😛