Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal

A fiber powerhouse: pectin from the apple and mucilage from the chia seeds steady the glycemic index of your whole morning, preventing the insulin spikes that stress cells.

Gentle for fatigue, a good day.

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 2 cups almond milk
• 1 small apple, finely diced
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 Tbsp maple syrup
• 1 Tbsp chia seeds
• ¼ tsp nutmeg

How to make it

1. Add the oats and almond milk to a small pot over medium heat.
2. Stir in the diced apple, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. Simmer 5–7 minutes, stirring, until the apples soften and the oats absorb the liquid.
4. Off the heat, stir in the maple syrup and chia seeds.

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A whole-food, plant-based recipe from The Simple Healing Kitchen, created by Karen Khan, RN, RD as a companion to the cookbook for people in cancer care. This is educational nutrition information only — not medical advice. Always consult your care team.