One-Pot Stovetop Apple Oatmeal

This December, I wanted to do something fun for you this holiday season that not only keeps you eating good, but feeling good too.

So, I created a Fiber Advent Calendar that you can download and follow for the next 25 days…

My goal with this is to have you try to incorporate a different source of fiber each day. From fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, legumes, and grains — this is your ultimate way to learn that eating different sources of fiber each day is possible AND easy.

Each day of the month I’ll also be posting a recipe on my social media using the fiber source of the day. This way you can see how your favorite gut health RD would actually use these ingredients in real life — simple, flavorful, and totally doable even during the busiest time of year.

My hope is that by the end of these 25 days, you’ll not only hit your fiber goals without overthinking it, but you’ll also feel more confident, creative, and inspired in the kitchen.

Whether you’re trying to support digestion, balance blood sugar, stay fuller longer, or just feel GOOD in your body through the holidays, this Fiber Advent Calendar is going to be your daily dose of nourishment, but in a festive way. Did I mention that most of the fiber sources I chose are seasonal to the month of December?

*A reminder: When you eat foods that are naturally in season, they are not only going to be fresher and tastier, but more nutritious than if they weren’t in season. We want to eat foods that aren’t traveling too long to get to us, that’s how they lose their taste and freshness. Studies show that produce picked at their peak of ripeness are going to contain more nutrients when allowed to ripen on their parent plant.

So grab your download, follow along on socials, Instagram and TikTok -- and let’s make this December the month you prioritize your gut — one delicious, fiber-filled day at a time.

Recipe #1: One-Pot Stovetop Apple Oatmeal

Start your fiber-filled countdown with this cozy One-Pot Stovetop Apple Oatmeal. Warm, lightly sweet, and ready in just 10 minutes, this dairy-free, vegan breakfast brings together sweet apples, fragrant spices, and filling oats for a simple morning bowl that tastes like comfort.

Perfect for busy days when you want something nourishing with minimal effort—just stir, simmer, and enjoy!

Prep time: 2 minutes

Total time: 10 minutes

This recipe is dairy free and vegan.

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Ingredients:

1 cup plant-based milk (I used soy milk)

½ cup rolled oats (GF if necessary)

½ cup finely chopped apple (I used honeycrisp)

½ tsp cinnamon

¼ tsp nutmeg

1 tbsp brown sugar

Optional: 1 scoop protein powder

Garnish:

1/2 tbsp almond butter

1/2 tsp hemp seeds

Instructions:

1. Have ingredients prepped: have all ingredients ready to use. Grab a small saucepan and place onto stovetop on medium heat.

2. Cook oats: pour milk, allow to simmer. Add in oats, apple, cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar. Stir well and allow oats and apple to cook for 5-7 minutes, until it becomes creamy. Add in protein powder if you would like.

3. Assemble: pour in apple oatmeal into a bowl. Garnish with almond butter and hemp seeds. Enjoy!

I hope you love this recipe as much as I did, so if you do, please leave me a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! I always read through my suggestions and comments, so please let me know your thoughts. If you have any questions you can feel free to DM me here or through Instagram. Speaking of Instagram - please tag me in all of your creations! I love seeing how the recipes come out and seeing how talented you all are. Sending my love.

xoxo,

Jasmin D the RD