Our Chef in Residence's oat porridge with olive oil roasted apples is a wonderful way to make use of seasonal apples, and the ultimate warming autumnal breakfast.
"It’s no secret that I am pretty obsessed with all things autumn. I think it’s my New England upbringing contrasted with all those years in scorching hot Dubai, but every year during this time of year I go full on fall. The changing of the seasons always feels like a shift in gears — welcoming change and a new rhythm to things. While the pandemic has brought a totally new meaning to nesting, I am still embracing the cozy vibes of the season with lots of warming, comforting foods. This recipe is like a hug in a bowl — cardamom and vanilla scented oats make way for a creamy porridge topped with cinnamon’y, olive oil’y roasted apples. Exactly what I want to eat on a crisp October morning." - Noreen Wasti
Ingredients
For the apples
2 medium-size apples, sliced (I like rounds, wedges, and half moons for a visual contrast)
1 cup whole milk (use any dairy/non-dairy of your preference)
4 cardamom pods, crushed
1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
Pinch of salt
Handful chopped walnuts, to finish
Instructions
For the apples
Preheat the oven to 400F and prepare a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
Place the apples on the sheet pan and drizzle with Awake Extra Virgin Olive Oil, maple syrup, and cinnamon — toss to coat.
Roast for 20 minutes until tender.
For the oats
In a medium-size saucepan (this will be the same saucepan you cook your oats in) soak the oats with 2 cups of water for 30 minutes.
Once soaked, add the milk, cardamom pods, vanilla bean paste (or extract), and salt to the oats (do not drain the soaking water).
Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and as soon as it begins to bubble, lower the heat to medium.
Stirring vigorously often, cook the oats for an additional 10-12 minutes until very creamy.
To serve
Spoon the oats into two serving bowls and top with the roasted apples and their juices.
Finish with a generous drizzle of Awake Extra Virgin Olive Oil, maple syrup, and a handful of chopped walnuts.
Notes
Soaking the oats is an optional, but recommended step that yields much creamier, better oats! You can prepare the roasted apples while the oats are soaking to save time.
