A quick, whole meal breakfast for anyone in food addiction recovery.
When you’re abstinent, meals don’t need to be complicated to be nourishing.
In fact, simple is often the best choice.
These Appley Oats are a quick, grounding, whole meal designed to support abstinence and consistent nourishment. Especially on busy mornings or vulnerable days when you just want something warm and nourishing – and quick.
This is not a “treat” – though it tastes like it is. This is recovery.
Appley Oats check all the boxes: stabilize blood sugar, reduce impulsive eating, and comfort without chaos. The oats provide steady energy and satiety. Apples provide fiber and natural sweetness.
This recipe is intentionally flexible so it can align with your specific food plan or sponsor guidance.
Appley Oats
- Total Time: 5-10 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
Description
A warm and quick breakfast. Appley Oats are a reminder that recovery can be simple—and that simple is enough.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs, beaten
- splash of water
- 1 oz. oats
- 5 oz fresh, raw apple, chopped
- 1 oz dates, chopped
- 1 tsp butter, or 1 Tbsp toasted chopped nuts
- Cinnamon or Apple Pie Spice, to taste
Instructions
- Whisk the eggs and water in a microwave safe bowl.
- Add oats, fresh apples, and dates. Stir to combine.
- Place bowl in microwave; cover with a paper towel.
- Microwave on HALF POWER (50%) for 4 1/2 to 5 minutes. Stir half way through cooking.
- When cooking is complete, top with either butter or toasted nuts and cinnamon, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- VERY IMPORTANT: cook this on half power only.
- Microwaves vary; if you need additional cooking time, do so in 30 second increments.
- Don’t have apples or dates? Fresh peaches or fresh pears work very well, too.
- You can substitute additional apples or other fruit for the dates, as desired.