Spiced Apple Winter Oats

• 1 scoop (30g) Bulk Nutrients WPI, WPC, Protein Matrix+ or Muscle Food 101 in Vanilla
• 1 cup whole oats
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 teaspoon honey – plus extra to serve
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 20g raisins
• 20g sultanas
• 1-2 apples – cored and chopped
• 1 cinnamon quill (or ground cinnamon) for topping
• Crushed nuts for topping – we love pecans and apples together!
• Coconut oil – to cook

1. Step 1: Soak oats and sultanas or raisins with water for at least an hour prior to cooking. For best results, soak them overnight.
2. Step 2: Using a large pan, melt coconut oil and add cinnamon.
3. Step 3: Slice apples thinly and add them to the pan, occasionally stirring for 3-5 minutes or until tender.
4. Step 4: Prepare the oat mix:

On the stove top:

1. Step 1: Add almond milk, cinnamon and honey to oats and cooking for 5-10 minutes. Once the mixture has reached the desired consistency, stir in the scoop of protein. Pour into a bowl with additional almond milk is desired and top with cooked apple mix, a drizzle of honey and crushed nuts.

In the microwave:

1. Step 1: Add almond milk, cinnamon and honey to oats and cooking for 3-4 minutes on high. Once the mixture has reached the desired consistency, stir in the scoop of protein. Pour into a bowl with additional almond milk is desired and top with cooked apple mix, a drizzle of honey and crushed nuts.