Apple Harvest Oatmeal (Vegan)

• 1 apple, whole
• 1/4 cup apple juice, natural and unfiltered
• 2 tablespoons raisins
• 2 teaspoons maple syrup
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 6 pecan halves, chopped
• 1 teaspoon flax seed
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup oats
• 2 tablespoons soy coffee creamer (optional)

1. Peel & chop the apple into bite-sized pieces. Place apple, apple juice, raisins and maple syrup in a small saucepan. Cover and simmer over medium heat while you prepare the oatmeal. Apples should be tender but firm.
2. Place 1 cup of water in a small pot and bring to a boil. Add oats (quick cooking is fine) and reduce heat to low. Simmer until oats are soft and there is still a small amount of liquid in the pot. You don't want to end up with an oatmeal puck! :).
3. ASSEMBLY: Place chopped pecans and flax seeds in the bottom of a nice bowl. Add cooked oatmeal on top. Scoop apple/raisin mixture on top of oatmeal and pour any remaining liquid over top.
4. Pour soy creamer (or milk etc.) into center of bowl & enjoy!

apple, apple juice, raisins, maple syrup, cinnamon, pecan halves, flax seed, water, oats, soy coffee

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/apple-harvest-oatmeal-vegan-300367 (may not work)