MAKES: 4 servings
TIME: 20 minutes
MAKES: 4 servings
TIME: 20 minutes
INGREDIENTS
 2 apples, cored and chopped
INGREDIENTS
 2 apples, cored and chopped

2 cups oats

2 cups oats

4 cups water

4 cups water

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 Tablespoon sugar*

1 Tablespoon sugar*
* Try brown sugar, honey, or maple syrup instead of
white sugar or omit the sugar completely.
* Try brown sugar, honey, or maple syrup instead of
white sugar or omit the sugar completely.
MAKES: 4 servings
MAKES: 4 servings
TIME: 20 minutes
TIME: 20 minutes
INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENTS

2 apples, cored and chopped

2 apples, cored and chopped

2 cups oats

2 cups oats

4 cups water

4 cups water

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 Tablespoon sugar*

1 Tablespoon sugar*
* Try brown sugar, honey, or maple syrup instead of
white sugar or omit the sugar completely.
* Try brown sugar, honey, or maple syrup instead of
white sugar or omit the sugar completely.
DIRECTIONS
To microwave: Stir together apple, oats, cinnamon,
and water in a bowl. Cover with a napkin. Microwave
for 8 minutes until apples are soft. Stir in sugar.
DIRECTIONS
To microwave: Stir together apple, oats, cinnamon,
and water in a bowl. Cover with a napkin. Microwave
for 8 minutes until apples are soft. Stir in sugar.
To cook on stove: Bring water to a boil. Stir in oats and
reduce to medium heat. Cook for 4 minutes. Add
apples, cinnamon, and sugar. Cook for 4 more
minutes.
To cook on stove: Bring water to a boil. Stir in oats and
reduce to medium heat. Cook for 4 minutes. Add
apples, cinnamon, and sugar. Cook for 4 more
minutes.
HEALTHY TIPS
HEALTHY TIPS

Add some lean protein by adding cashews,
sunflower seeds, or peanut butter.

Add some lean protein by adding cashews,
sunflower seeds, or peanut butter.

Leave the skins on the apples for more fiber.

Leave the skins on the apples for more fiber.
The Food Group • www.thefoodgroupmn.org
763.450.3860 • 8501 54th Ave N, New Hope, MN 55428
The Food Group • www.thefoodgroupmn.org
763.450.3860 • 8501 54th Ave N, New Hope, MN 55428
DIRECTIONS
To microwave: Stir together apple, oats, cinnamon,
and water in a bowl. Cover with a napkin. Microwave
for 8 minutes until apples are soft. Stir in sugar.
DIRECTIONS
To microwave: Stir together apple, oats, cinnamon,
and water in a bowl. Cover with a napkin. Microwave
for 8 minutes until apples are soft. Stir in sugar.
To cook on stove: Bring water to a boil. Stir in oats and
reduce to medium heat. Cook for 4 minutes. Add
apples, cinnamon, and sugar. Cook for 4 more
minutes.
To cook on stove: Bring water to a boil. Stir in oats and
reduce to medium heat. Cook for 4 minutes. Add
apples, cinnamon, and sugar. Cook for 4 more
minutes.
HEALTHY TIPS
 Add some lean protein by adding cashews,
sunflower seeds, or peanut butter.
 Leave the skins on the apples for more fiber.
HEALTHY TIPS
 Add some lean protein by adding cashews,
sunflower seeds, or peanut butter.
 Leave the skins on the apples for more fiber.
The Food Group • www.thefoodgroupmn.org
763.450.3860 • 8501 54th Ave N, New Hope, MN 55428
The Food Group • www.thefoodgroupmn.org
763.450.3860 • 8501 54th Ave N, New Hope, MN 55428