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!
Maya says
My #1 favorite find on the internet, ever! When I found this recipe over a year ago I fell in love and I still make it weekly, if not more. I like to change up the ingredients sometimes and my fav version is using red apples and homemade peanut butter, instead of green and almond. I always heat mine up on the stove. Thank you for this gift in my life ❤
Aimee says
Haha I'm so pleased you're enjoying it! Thanks for the lovely comment.
Sage says
What is "mixed spice", or how does one make it themselves? Thank you.
Aimee says
I believe it is the same or similar mix to pumpkin pie or apple pie spice, if you can get hold of that? A mixture of cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg etc. If you would like to make it yourself though, I have found a recipe here: https://www.daringgourmet.com/british-mixed-spice/
Dawn says
Love this!! It has around 500k cal (without nuts or sugar) if anyone is counting. I will definitely leave the apple unpeeled next time.
Shaz says
I've just gone paleo and was desperately craving an oaty porridge breakfast. I was so excited to try thus and boy I wasn't disappoonted. I left out the dates just because I didnt have any to hand bjt will definitely be getting some to add next time as I can imagine it adding a depth of flavour and natural sweetness. Thanks for sharing. #WallFlowerKitchen
Aimee says
Hi Shaz - that's so nice to hear! Happy it worked as a porridge replacement :)
Vee says
Hi
If we have nut allergy what can we substitute the almond would?
natalie says
I have just gone back to eating no carbs and very low sugar. I was craving "oatmeal" today and found your recipe. I just made it. I didn't add dates (didn't have them) or coconut sugar. I also left the apple unpeeled. When finished I topped it with a few blueberries and a payback of grass fed butter. It was SO delicious and filling. I even had a bit left over that I can warm tomorrow. Thank you for this recipe!