Cold mornings call for something warm.
Not rushed. Not complicated. Just comforting in a way you can feel right away.
This apple and date breakfast bowl is soft, gently sweet, and grounding — the kind of breakfast that helps the morning start slowly and steadily.
What This Morning Looks Like
This is a quiet winter morning.
The kind where warmth matters more than speed, and breakfast feels like part of the calm instead of another task.
Soft apples, tender dates, and gentle spices come together into a bowl that feels cozy without being heavy.
Ingredients
- 1 apple, peeled and chopped
- 2–3 dates, chopped
- ½ cup rolled oats
- 1 cup water or milk of choice
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Optional additions
- Chopped nuts
- A splash of vanilla
- A drizzle of maple syrup, to taste
How I Make It
- Add the oats, water or milk, chopped apple, dates, cinnamon, and salt to a small saucepan.
- Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, for 7–10 minutes until the apples are soft and the oats are creamy.
- Remove from heat and let sit for a minute to thicken.
- Spoon into a bowl and add any optional toppings you enjoy.
Yum’s Note
Warm breakfasts have a way of slowing everything down.
They don’t rush you — they settle you.
On cold mornings, this bowl feels like starting from a steadier place.
— Yum 💛
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