Fruit Oatmeal [With ALL The Toppings]

  

I definitely didn't invent fruit oat meal. I forget when I first tried it really, but I'm pretty sure I was introduced to it by one of my raw-vegan friends. I think Doug Graham makes it 80-10-10 style in one of his books. You can say its derivative if you want, but in this post I'm going to talk about how I make it, my way.

Anyway, this is my favorite hearty breakfast in the cooler months. I usually don't heat it up, although you definitely could, it is completely satisfying to me even at room temperature. For me, it's the cinnamon & all the toppings that do the trick. Alone this stuff has the consistency of chunky applesauce, I can already hear some people's reactions. "I don't like applesauce" or "It's just a texture thing". *rolls eyes*

The raw apples aren't at all mushy like applesauce, and the flavor is better too. The texture is all about the good stuff you put on top! Use your favorite granola. Mine is Purely Elizabeth (because...coconut sugar.) Add more cinnamon on top, cacao nibs, and a heaping spoonful of almond butter or your favorite chunky nut butter. With all that goodness on top, if you're still complaining about texture, we can't be friends. 

Here's What's In It: 

 

Today I used 2 ripe bananas, 2 opal apples, and 5 medjool dates. If you aren't a banana lover, use one instead of two, but I prefer it this way because it gives a creamier texture avoiding that "applesauce" feel. The dates are completely necessary in my opinion, because they are delicious and they contain zinc, magnesium, and iron. I'm not afraid of the sugar they contain, but they are sticky, so brush your teeth well! 

Cut up the apples, pit the dates, and load up your food processor or blender. I put one banana on top and one on the bottom, with the apples and dates in the middle. 

 

PULSE, don't Blend. If you're using a food

processor like I did, pluse 3-4 times and then a staple down the sides. Pulse again until you get the desired consistency. Maybe stir a few times while its in there checking for any date chunks, but I honestly love those, so I don't. This should take you less than a minute, don't over think it.

Here's my finished product pre-toppings. I warned you, this stuff is good, but it isn't impressive on its own. 

 

And here's all the goods I like on top, but use whatever you have on hand. Fresh berries would be good, buckwheat groats, shredded coconut, dark chocolate, whatever blows your hair back! 

 I do eat this myself, but it might be enough for two smaller servings for normal people. It might not look like a lot but it is nutrient-packed and calorie-dense. But after a bowl of this for breakfast, I'm good until mid-afternoon for sure. It's perfect for busy days when I won't have time to snack. 

I hope you'll try this, and that you love it. Let me know if you do, and tell me what you put on top!