Ingredients
For the hot cereal:
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 large apple or 2 small, peeled and diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1 cup chopped raw nuts walnuts, cashews, pecans or a combination (I used cashews and walnuts)
- 1/8-1/4 tsp sea salt or to taste
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk *or canned light coconut milk, see note
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- dash nutmeg optional
- 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut finely shredded
- 1/4 cup raisins or chopped dates
Toppings to serve with:
- 1-2 bananas sliced
- unsweetened almond butter or coconut butter
- Additional almond milk
- Paleo/vegan friendly yogurt, like coconut, cashew, or almond milk yogurt of choice
Instructions
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Heat a large saucepan over med-low heat and add the coconut oil until melted.
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Add the apples and nuts, sprinkle with salt, stir, and cook for about 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples begin to soften and nuts begin to brown
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Lower the heat to low and add the almond milk, shredded coconut, raisins and cinnamon, stir.
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Raise the heat and bring to a boil. Allow to boil while stirring for a minute, then lower to a simmer, cover, and cook another 5 minutes (*see note) until the apples are soft and some liquid is absorbed. Nuts will soften but will still have a crunch*
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Serve hot with toppings like sliced banana, more almond milk (or even NutPods!), coconut butter, your favorite nut butter, or dairy-free yogurt**
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You can also make the hot cereal ahead of time, store covered in the refrigerator (without toppings), heat prior to serving and then add toppings. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
*If you have more time and want a softer hot cereal, you can add 1/4-1/2 cup more almond milk and simmer about 10 minutes longer, or until desired consistency is reached.
**You can also drizzle with a little of your favorite sweetener, like maple syrup or honey, or sprinkle with coconut sugar and extra cinnamon.