Instead of opening a Quaker hot cereal packet loaded with brown sugar, make this nourishing breakfast bowl for a few minutes. Oats and cinnamon both have properties to balance blood sugar for sustainable moods and the pectin in the apple is good for digestive health. Pectin is a naturally occurring fiber that can help kids with motility issues.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 large apple cubed
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup gluten-free oats
• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 cup water
• 3 Tablespoons maple syrup
• Pinch of salt

DIRECTIONS

• Place cubed apple in a pot with cinnamon and ¼ cup of water
• Boil for 5 minutes until somewhat soft
• Add remaining ingredients
• Cook until bubbles appear on the surface and the mixture thickens