Applesauce Oatmeal

Applesauce Oatmeal is a warm, comforting breakfast dish made by cooking rolled or steel-cut oats with applesauce, often sweetened with cinnamon or maple syrup. It's a simple, wholesome meal that originated as a home-style preparation in North American kitchens, blending the creamy texture of oats with the fruity sweetness of apples.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is primarily a source of complex carbohydrates and dietary fiber, providing sustained energy and promoting digestive health. A typical one-cup serving contains around 150-200 calories, with minimal fat and a modest amount of plant-based protein.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	150 kcal
Protein	3 g
Carbs	32 g
Fat	2 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	12 g
Sodium	10 mg
Potassium	200 mg
Iron	2 mg
Magnesium	50 mg
Phosphorus	80 mg
Manganese	1.5 mg
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg
Vitamin C	5 mg
Zinc	1 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents a resourceful way to use up leftover applesauce, turning it into a hearty meal. Nutritionally, the combination of soluble fiber from oats and antioxidants from apples makes it a particularly heart-healthy choice.