Fact – I am allergic to raw apples. I don’t think my mom believed me for the longest time because she would put a plate of sliced apples in front of me... she just thought I hated apples. 
Eventually she realized I was, indeed, allergic to apples, and started boiling them for me which would yield applesauce. Cooked apples is not an issue for me. 
As soon as I eat a raw apple, my heart rate shoots up, my throat gets scratchy, I feel dizzy and nauseous. I’ve tried regular apples, granny smith apples, organic apples, you name it, nothing works!
Thankfully though, I am not allergic to applesauce or apple pie for that matter, because we all know how much I love Mrs. Smith’s Apple Pie despite all the preservatives.
Today I decided to make Apple Pecan Pie Oatmeal using regular unsweetened applesauce. It tasted very similar to apple pie without all the necessary fat. Here goes…
NUTRITION: Applesauce is a great source of Fiber and Vitamin C. Oats help reduce cholesterol and are a good source of protein and fiber. Milk is an excellent source of Protein and Calcium. Pecans contain natural antioxidants and are heart-healthy nuts known to lower cholesterol. Chia Seeds is a super food and an excellent source of Fiber, Protein, Omega 3 Fatty Acids, and Antioxidants.
INGREDIENTS:
- Old-Fashioned Oats – ⅓ cup
- Milk 1% Low Fat – ⅓ cup
- Water – ½ cup
- Santa Cruz Organic Applesauce – ⅓ cup
- Vanilla Extract – ½ teaspoon
- Cinnamon – ½ teaspoon
- Nutmeg – just a pinch
- Chia Seeds – 1 tsp
- Pure Maple Syrup – 1 to 2 tsp
- Pecans – 5 to 6 (roughly chopped)
DIRECTIONS:
1. In a small pot, heat the oats, milk, and water on low-medium heat.
2. Add the applesauce.
3. Add the vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir and bring to a boil – a few minutes.
4. Once heated thru, add chia seeds and maple syrup to taste.
5. Pour into a serving bowl. 
6. Top with pecans and breakfast is served. You can also take this one step further and top it off with Greek Yogurt for some extra indulgence. 
Khushboo says
Oh wow I feel so bad for you- apples are my all time favorite fruit! I would have more of an issue staying off raw apples than chocolate! Loving this oatmeal recipe- sounds just as comforting as a slice of apple pie! I went through a phase of eating applesauce every single day, sometimes multiple times a day! We make it at home and it really does taste like Apple Pie filling sans the extra sugar/cals! Another delicious alternative is applesauce stirred in Greek yogurt and topped with granola or raw oats!
Ameena says
I had no idea that people could be allergic to apples? I wonder why raw ones specifically? Anyway, glad that you are able to enjoy applesauce and cooked apples...and yes, Mrs. Smith knows how to do pie right. 🙂
Josie says
Allergic to apples? I can't even imagine -- I eat at least two a day!
xo Josie
http://www.winksmilestyle.com
Hilliary@Brunch and Cupcakes says
Yum this looks delicious! I know what I am making for breakfast tomorrow! I hope your having a wonderful week! Thanks for all the sweet comments on my blog!
Ashley says
Oatmeal just happens to be one of my very favorite foods and this recipe looks SO good! Can't wait to try it out!
BeetleBuggy says
That looks so good, Honey! I'm glad you get to enjoy apples at least in it's cooked/processed state. My husband's allergic to bananas but, can somehow eat banana chips. Extremely strange. So, I now use bananas as weapons against him 😉
Tina says
Luckily, I have no food allergies that I know of. Some allergies are worse than others, depending how commonly the food is used. Strange that you are not allergic to apples irregardless of how prepared. However, it is good that you do not have to totally eliminate it from your diet.
The oatmeal here sounds delicious, love the flavor choice and I want to dip my spoon into that bowl-yum!
honeywhatscooking says
Thank you all! Yes, never thought I'd be allergic to apples either.. I react the same way with plums and pears. I'm convinced this has something to do with the outer layer of certain fruits that don't work for me.
honeywhatscooking says
@BeetleBuggy - NO, BANANAS? That's my FAVORITE fruit, that's too funny that you use that as a weapon. lol.
honeywhatscooking says
@Khushboo - I've never tried applesauce in yogurt with oats, I'll give that a go. Thanks!
Georgia | The Comfort of Cooking says
This is such a delicious looking idea for oatmeal! I'm always trying to jazz up breakfast and this would definitely be a yummy way to do it. Thanks for the inspiration!
Alison says
Bummer! Apples are delicious. I'm glad that you can eat them cooked! I am allergic to pineapple and kiwi and have a similar reaction to what you seem to have to apples. This oatmeal looks fabulous! Almost dessert-like.
Miranda @ Biting Life says
Oh my gosh, this looks amazing! I'm going to make this for breakfast TOMORROW!! 🙂
Asmita says
This looks so yummy! What a perfect way to start the morning.
My husband is allergic to raw carrots. So no carrot juice. He feels the same way like you do . But when I cook the carrots , he's ok.
Morgan Brooks says
mmmmmm looks too good. This blog is simply lovely. Thank you so much for this wonderful post!
xoxo
Morgan
http://thesocialboutique.blogspot.com/
Rikki says
This looks so good. I can't imagine being allergic to raw apples, but thank goodness cooked ones are ok for you to eat! I'd love to have some of this for breakfast tomorrow [:
eatgood4life.blogspot.com says
This is similar to what I am posting tomorrow 🙂 I love oatmeal, or at least so far I do since it seems I am eating it every other day!! By the way I am heading to Hoboken tomorrow with the fam, super excited to be eating all the food that we will be eating 🙂
Congrats on the article they wrote on Glamour.com. I did as well got featured there about a month ago and I was also super static about it, so congrats again.
Regards
honeywhatscooking says
@Morgan Brooks - thanks so much.
honeywhatscooking says
Thanks guys.. hope this turned out good for those of you who made it.
honeywhatscooking says
@eatgood4life - really, in Hoboken? How exciting! Hope you have a great time, check out The German Bakery - it is awesome! Congrats on your Glamour feature.