Spiced Apple Winter Oats

A delicious winter brekkie

Protein oats make the ideal breakfast, especially when it’s a little chilly out!

Warming, comforting and super nutritious you’ll stay full all morning.

Fuel yourself for a massive workout, a big day at work or hours ahead at uni.

Whatever you’re up to, this recipe will get you ready for it.

Serves: 2 (or 1 very hungry athlete)

Ingredients

• 1 scoop (30g) Bulk Nutrients WPI, WPC, Protein Matrix+ or MuscleFood 101 in Vanilla
• 1 cup whole oats
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 teaspoon honey – plus extra to serve
• ½ 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

Directions

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