Apple oatmeal in a mug

Author: Yvonne Walus - Recipe writer

Photographer: Melanie Jenkins

Our apple and oatmeal in a mug recipe is low in calories and diabetes friendly, high in fibre and calcium, so easy the kids can make them for Mother’s Day breakfast! .

Serves: 1

Time to make: 10 mins

Ingredients

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4 tablespoons quick-cook oatsoatmeal uncookedX (such as Uncle Toby’s Milk Oaties)
¾ cup boiling water
3 tablespoons skim milk powder
2 tablespoons raisins
1 apple, grated
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon demerara sugar or other dark sugar (optional)

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Instructions

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1 In a very large microwave-safe mug, combine oats and water. Microwave on high for 2 minutes.

2 Stir in milk powder, raisins, and apple.

3 Sprinkle cinnamon and sugar (if using) over the top and serve.

Variations

Add 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves for an apple pie flavour.
You can use sultanas, dried blackcurrants or cranberries instead of raisins.
Make it dairy free: Replace milk powder with 1 tablespoon peanut butter.

HFG tip

This recipe was made in a 1100W microwave, so cooking time will vary depending on the strength of your microwave. Increase or decrease cooking time by 10 seconds and check regularly.
Soaking oatmeal overnight in warm water before cooking makes it more digestible.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 301 cal

Kilojoules 1260 kJ

Protein 13 g

Total fat 3 g

Saturated fat 1 g

Carbohydrates 50 g

Sugar 35 g

Dietary fibre 8 g

Sodium 120 mg

Calcium 320 mg

Iron 2 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.