Oatmeal you don't have to cook! This healthy breakfast is warm but uncooked, so suitable for raw vegan diets and filled with a delicious apple pie flavour.
This is one of the most warming, delicious and comforting breakfasts I've had in a long time, it's hard to believe it's raw!
I have to say this is foremost a simply wonderful Autumn breakfast and the fact it's healthy, raw, vegan, blablabla is just an added bonus.
Of course, I purposely made this a raw recipe but the results were so unexpectedly delicious that I think anyone would enjoy it.
My family, who are certainly no health food freaks, tasted some and loved it too... they were shocked when I told them what was in it!
The chia seeds are the star of this recipe, when blended with a liquid, they create a very thick, gel-like consistency. The almond butter adds further bulk and texture along with a wholesome, nutty flavour.
Both create a familiar porridge-style mixture. And just because it's raw, doesn't mean it's cold!
I think, for a lot of people, one of the most off-putting things about going on a raw diet is missing out on warm meals, especially in the Winter. But just because the food isn't cooked, doesn't mean it can't be warmed up.
So this porridge has been gently heated to about 40°C to make it nice and warm without destroying nutrients.
Chia seeds are by far my favourite superfood <3 I often use them to thicken smoothies or even as an egg-replacer but the great thing about them is a little goes a long way, making them a frugal superfood.
For a £3 100g bag of chia seeds, equaling about 12 tbsp worth, you can make this recipe 6 times! Plus, they make this porridge so quick and easy to put together...
📖 Recipe
Apple Pie Porridge {Raw, Vegan, Gluten-free}
A delicious, warming breakfast that just so happens to be super healthy for you! Suitable for raw, vegan and gluten-free diets.
Ingredients
- 120 ml ½ cup almond milk
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp almond butter
- 3 dates, roughly chopped
- 1 or 2 tbsp coconut sugar, depending on sweetness desired
- ½ tsp mixed spice
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 green apple, peeled and cored
- Chopped pecans
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients, except the chopped nuts, in a blender until thick and smooth.
- Transfer to a saucepan, stir and heat gently until warm. If you're on a raw food diet, you can use a thermometer to ensure it doesn't heat above 40c (110f.)
- Serve with chopped pecan nuts and grate over some fresh apple (I used leftover apple from the core.) Enjoy!
Tora says
Hi, I just love this recipe!
I'm trying to get my five-year-old to eat healthy food and cut down on grains and dairy, and this porridge ticks all the boxes!
As he sometimes leaves a bit, and I find it a waste, I've started making muffins from the leftovers - obviously they're not raw anymore, but still vegan, grain free and dairy free.
I add as much buckwheat flour as I have porridge (normally 1 - 1.5 dl more or less), 0.5 dl vegetable oil/melted vegan butter, 0.5 dl coconut sugar, 1 chia egg, 0.5 tsp baking powder, 0.5 tsp baking soda and a splash of vanilla extract. Bake in 180 degrees for 15-18 minutes. Makes 10 smallish muffins that are yummy and healthy! I've tried adding raisins as well as blueberries - both work great, as would choc chips I'm sure! Thanks for a great recipe!
Aimee says
Hi Tora, thanks for the feedback - I absolutely love the idea of using leftovers for muffins! I am definitely gonna try this :D Thanks for YOUR recipe too x
mara says
Oh this looks amazing, I have to try this!
Mindy says
I tweaked how I made the recipe to work with my allergies and what I had on hand, but regardless this is a very good recipe that satisfied my porridge craving. I used coconut milk and cashew butter since I'm allergic to almonds, and added 1/4 cup cooked quinoa at the end. Thanks for sharing!
Aimee says
Sounds lovely, I like the addition of quinoa - might try that. Thanks for the feedback :-)
Charlotte says
Hi Aimee,
I love the look of this recipe and have brought chia seeds for the first time!
I just wanted to know if you soak them first? I've read bits here and there about soaking chia seed and its all a bit confusing!!
Any advice?
Thanks x
Nancy says
You're a genius! I just made this and it's DELICIOUS. It really hits the spot :)
Aimee says
Yay! So happy to hear you enjoyed it Nancy :D