Oatmeal with grated apple. Oatmeal with apple and cinnamon

Oatmeal differs from others in that it is not prepared from "stripped" and polished grains, as is done with buckwheat, rice or millet, but from whole grains, from which the coarse husks are simply removed and pressed so that they boil faster. In other cereals, due to pre-processing and removal of the shell and embryos, much less useful dietary fiber remains, but there is a lot of starch, while in oatmeal, useful substances are retained.

Now a lot of cereals have appeared on sale fast food based on oat flakes. Their main difference from ordinary cereals is thinner flakes that can be eaten by simply pouring boiled water. But the thinner the flakes, the faster starch is released from them, which turns into sugar, and then into fat. This option is not suitable for those who follow their figure, and even pieces of fruits and berries, which are bait in such cereals, should not confuse you. After all, there are not so many of them there, and it is not they who give a rich fruit taste, but artificial flavors and additives. Therefore, it is better to learn how to cook delicious oatmeal yourself. And everyone can add fresh or frozen berries to it.

Did you know that millions of Britons start their day with oatmeal? This is a very nutritious and healthy porridge. Moreover, unlike other cereals, it does not harm the figure at all!

But won't oatmeal be boring if you eat it for breakfast every morning? Not at all. After all, there are many variations of it: oatmeal with apples, berries, dried fruits, on water, milk, cream, kefir, fermented baked milk, with honey, bananas and other goodies. And if you also use different spices and spices, then the number of recipes will increase significantly.

This article discusses only a small fraction of the possibilities that open up before you if the house has oat flakes and apples. In order for the porridge to come out not only edible, but also tasty, you should know some of the nuances of its preparation.

There are no special tricks here. The process of making porridge is so elementary that it can be entrusted to even a younger student.

The benefits of oatmeal

It is enough to look at the British, full of health, to understand: this porridge is worth eating, and more often. After all, oatmeal expels the spleen that the weather of Foggy Albion brings back.

In addition to improving the emotional state, flakes stimulate the brain, remove excess salt and bad cholesterol. Porridge improves bowel function, protects the gastric mucosa, removes toxins. Anyone who wants to lose weight should eat oatmeal more often.

But do not forget about the dangers of such porridge. The flakes flush out useful calcium from the body. Therefore, a special diet has been developed: oatmeal + cottage cheese + apples. A fermented milk product saturates the body with calcium, flakes normalize the intestines, and fruits give vitamins.

Oatmeal is good for both children and seniors with delicate stomachs. Such porridge is well absorbed by the body.

Food for those who really want to lose weight

Maybe oatmeal with apples on the water is not the best tasty option, but certainly the most low-calorie. Let's start with the fruit.

1. Wash one large or two small apples, cut into thin slices, simultaneously pulling out the seeds and fruit pods.
2. Pour half a liter of water into a saucepan. We put on fire.
3. When the liquid boils, add a pinch of salt and half a glass of oatmeal.
4. Stir and reduce the heat a little. Let's wait until it boils again.
5. Cook for 20 minutes (regular flakes) or five - instant Hercules.
6. When the porridge is soft, pour the apples into the saucepan. Some people like the crunch of fresh fruit in oatmeal. In this case, turn off the fire immediately. Do you want the apples to boil and become soft, like in compote? Then let the porridge cook for another 5-7 minutes.
7. After turning off the heat, wrap the saucepan with a towel. After ten minutes, put the porridge on the plates. It is permissible to add a teaspoon of honey as a sweetener.

Oatmeal with apples on water and milk

If you are not a fan of weight loss, then you can afford a slight indulgence in your diet. Milk will add some calories to the dish, but it will also eliminate the harmful side effect of oatmeal - the leaching of calcium from the body.

The cooking process of such porridge is somewhat different from the previous one. Pour half a glass of oatmeal, a tablespoon of sugar and a pinch of salt into a saucepan. Put a small piece of butter on top.

Fill with 400 milliliters of water. We put the dishes on a small fire. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the flakes have absorbed all the liquid. Slowly dilute the porridge with milk to the desired thickness. Let's fill up the prepared apples.

Another way to cook porridge

There are a lot of recipes for oatmeal with apple in milk. The easiest way is similar to cooking semolina. That is, you bring the milk to a boil while stirring. Here you need to be on the lookout so that it does not "run away".

After boiling, we make the flame to a minimum and pour the oatmeal into a saucepan. Knead thoroughly so that no lumps remain. Add sugar and salt. At this stage, we stir the porridge almost continuously, trying not to burn it.

Milk contacts apples poorly. Therefore, if you want to achieve softness of the fruit, fry them in a pan. But if you like crunchy apples in porridge, add them right away.

Stir and cook for about five minutes. Do not rush to put the porridge on the plates. Let her rest in a lidded saucepan. Remember that sweet milk tends to burn. Therefore, we put the minimum amount of sugar. You can sweeten the porridge to taste already on the plate.

Oatmeal with spices

It is known that apples harmonize wonderfully with cinnamon. This duo is often the basis of many desserts, especially Christmas ones. To make the apple cinnamon oatmeal, you can use both water and milk, or a mixture of both liquids in different proportions. Consider the last option for such a porridge.

1. We put water (170 milliliters) on the stove.
2. Simultaneously boil 160 ml of milk in another saucepan.
3. Wash the apples, cut them into small cubes. You can peel them, but this way you will remove many useful substances along with the peel.
4. Pour oatmeal (40 grams) into boiling water. We immediately pour hot milk there.
5. Mix a spoonful of sugar with a pinch of ground cinnamon. Let's introduce it into the porridge. Let's not forget to salt.
6. Add apples at the very end of cooking. It should be said that one should not be limited to cinnamon. You can add all those spices that are traditionally used to make mulled wine.

Cold porridge on kefir without cooking

Oatmeal is known to swell and soften in any liquid. Even if you do not boil these grains, they will still become edible. Another thing is that it will take more time.

Indeed, from boiling water, and even more from cooking, the process of swelling of the flakes is accelerated. Three products - kefir, oatmeal, apple - are included in many diets.

You can, of course, use them separately. That is, in the morning, eat water, eat an apple for lunch, and drink a glass of kefir before going to bed. But life will seem more pleasant if you combine all three components in one porridge.

To do this, pour half a glass of flakes with kefir (about 300 milliliters) and leave it overnight at room temperature. In the morning, add a shabby apple, a pinch of salt, honey. A similar porridge can be made with other fermented milk products - yogurt or fermented baked milk.

Can you make cottage cheese and apples?

We have already mentioned that cereals should be combined with foods that contain calcium. Most of this substance contains cottage cheese. But is it possible to make porridge with him? Certainly!

Put the cottage cheese into portioned bowls. Better to take a farm, fatty, tender, not very sour. Add instant Hercules at a rate of one to two. Fill with boiling water so that the water covers the flakes. We cover the bowls so that their contents are thoroughly steamed.

In the meantime, you can tackle the apples. You can take one small fruit per serving of porridge. Cut the apple pulp into small cubes or three. When the flakes are swollen, add fruits to the porridge, sprinkle with cinnamon and powdered sugar, mix and enjoy a delicious and healthy dessert.

Porridge with fruit

Just like cinnamon can be supplemented with cardamom, cloves, ginger, nutmeg, apples shouldn't be the only ingredients in oatmeal. They can be combined with other fruits. Here are some ideas for how you can enrich and enhance the flavor of your oatmeal with apple:

• banana,
• raisin,
• dates,
• figs,
• peaches,
• apricots,
• fresh grapes,
• any sweet berries,
• dried apricots,
• prunes,
• pear,
• nuts.

It should be remembered that dried fruits must be soaked in hot water until they swell. If you put sweet fruits (dates, for example) into the porridge, then you should not add sugar or honey.

All fruits should be finely chopped. By the way, the apples themselves can be baked separately in the oven. Then they are added to the finished porridge.

Cooking porridge with kitchen helpers

In a slow cooker or microwave, oatmeal with apples is no worse than in a saucepan. To cook porridge in a microwave oven, you need to do the following:

1. Pour 45 grams of flakes into a suitable dish and pour half a glass of water over them.
2. Stir and add 170 ml of milk.
3. Add a handful of steamed raisins and grated apple. This container should be covered with a plate or cling film.
4. Turn on the microwave at 600 watts. Set the timer for four minutes.

It is just as easy and simple to make oatmeal in a multicooker. Pour 200 ml of apple juice and twice as much milk into the bowl of the machine. Add two tablespoons of sugar.

In the "Multipovar" mode, set the temperature to 160 degrees. Bring the liquid to a boil. Pour in 150 grams of oatmeal. Cook for five minutes.

Add two grated apples, a handful of steamed raisins, half a teaspoon of cinnamon and 70 milliliters of cream. We continue to cook for another 5 minutes.

As you know, the best breakfast is porridge.

They contain complex carbohydrates that are digested for a long time, due to this, we do not remember food for a long time, feeling after breakfast a pleasant burst of energy and satiety.

Milk porridge is most often cooked for breakfast. What can you combine oatmeal with? First of all, these are fruits. It will be tasty and healthy.

Today I share recipes with apples. Oatmeal with apple is a great breakfast option for those who remember about their figure. First, it prepares very quickly. Secondly, it is low in calories, and thirdly, it is useful.

Oatmeal with apples has an excellent taste, both adults and children will be happy to eat it. Apples are best used in sweet varieties.

There are several options for preparing oatmeal with apples. Choose one of them or alternate in a different sequence, and healthy tasty porridge will be a frequent guest on your table.

Oatmeal with apples

We are often told, "You need to eat oatmeal for breakfast." And many people think of the famous "Oatmeal, sir!" and a plate of unleavened gray oatmeal is presented.

Of course, not everyone can eat it, let alone make it a daily breakfast, charging with joy, giving energy, and so on - and very few.

Nevertheless, making oatmeal tasty is quite simple - there would be a desire (and apples :) ...
And let's start with the simplest recipe.

Ingredients:

• groats "Hercules" - 1 glass;
• milk - 3.5 cups;
• sugar, salt - to taste;
• apples - 0.5 pcs.;
• butter - 1 tbsp. l.

Preparation:

1. Pour milk into a saucepan or ladle and bring to a boil.

2.Pour oatmeal into boiling milk, salt and add sugar.

3. Cook the oatmeal, stirring constantly so that nothing burns (about 15 minutes). The cooking time depends on the size of the Hercules flakes, see the exact cooking time on the package. Turn off the prepared porridge.

4. Grate the apple.

5. Put the oatmeal in a plate, add the grated apple and butter on top.

6. Stir the oatmeal with the apple and enjoy a delicious, wholesome breakfast!

Oatmeal with apples and cinnamon

Ingredients:

• Butter 1 tablespoon
• Oat flakes 150 g
• Apples 60 g
• Ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon
• A pinch of salt
• Sugar 1 tablespoon
• Honey 1.5 tablespoons
• Water 220 ml

Pour oatmeal into a saucepan, salt and add a spoonful of sugar. Mix, fill with water, put butter on top. We put on a tile, over a moderate heat. Stir the porridge while cooking. As soon as the flakes have absorbed all the water, remove from heat. If you have a very playful tile, then it will take about three minutes.
While the porridge is boiling, cut half an apple into squares and put it on a plate. Sprinkle with cinnamon on top and put a tablespoon of honey.

When the porridge is ready, transfer it to apples with cinnamon and honey, mix. Top can be decorated with berries or mint.

Oatmeal with applesauce

Ingredients

• oat flakes
• sweet apples - 2-3 pcs
• water / milk
• cinnamon to taste

Preparation:

1. Peel the apples. our apples must be very sweet. Grind both apples into puree in a blender.
2. Pour the oatmeal into a saucepan for 2 servings, pour out the applesauce. Mix, add water. You can grind three apples, then you need even less water, and the porridge will be even more apple and sweeter.
3. Stir the porridge, bring to a boil, remove the heat and simmer under the lid for 5-10 minutes, stir sometimes. Add cinnamon and after a minute turn it off and let it brew a little.
4. Decorate the porridge with slices of fresh apple, you can sprinkle with raisins, nuts, etc.

I want to note that I add applesauce already to the finished porridge - it tastes better for me: o)

Oatmeal with apples and cream

Ingredients:

• 150 g oatmeal
• milk - 400 ml
• 70 ml cream, 10% fat
• apples - 2 pieces
• 400 ml apple juice
• sugar - 50g
• 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon

Preparation:

1. Pour oatmeal into a saucepan. Pour in apple juice and milk, add sugar. Put on fire and, stirring constantly, bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and leave in a warm place for another 5 minutes.

2. Wash the apples, peel and cut into thin slices. Add apples, cinnamon and cream to the hot porridge. Stir quickly and serve.

Oatmeal with stewed apples

Ingredients:

• a glass of oatmeal;
• 1.5 cups of water for cooking flakes;
• 2 apples;
• 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon;
• a handful of walnuts;
• 1 teaspoon l. butter;
• sugar, salt according to your taste.

Preparation:

1. Place water in a small saucepan on the stove and bring to a boil. While stirring, add the oatmeal. The water should cover the flakes with two fingers. Porridge is considered very useful when it is slightly thin and viscous. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for about 5 minutes until oatmeal is done.
2. Peel the apples, cut into slices, put in a pan with heated butter, sprinkle with ground cinnamon and simmer with the lid open for 5 minutes, the apples should become softer. The aroma is already preparing our stomach for breakfast, producing saliva!
3. Crush the walnuts in a mortar until finely crumbled, or larger if you want to taste them on the tongue. Mix the nut crumbs with the prepared oatmeal.
4. Put apples on the bottom of the plate, cover with a layer of porridge, on top again lay out beautifully apple slices and several whole kernels walnut... Serve to the table.

Oatmeal porridge with apples in caramel

Ingredients:

• 1 cup fine oatmeal
• 3 glasses of milk
• 1 tbsp butter (50 g)
• 2 apples
• 3 tbsp light brown sugar
• cinnamon to taste (¼ tsp)
• a pinch of salt

Preparation:

1. Pour oatmeal with milk, add salt and 1 tbsp. sugar, cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2. Peel the apples, core them and cut into cubes about 1 cm in size.

3. Put butter and diced apples in a frying pan, add cinnamon, add sugar, put on fire.
Fry the apples over low heat as you wish - the apples should become completely soft and covered with a layer of caramel syrup. I fried them for about 5 minutes and they turned out with a little crunch. The roasting time and the amount of sugar depends on the apple variety and your taste preferences.

4. Decorate the porridge with a fan of stewed apple slices, drizzle with the remaining caramel syrup, sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and serve.

Good appetite!