If you’ve been around here for a while, you already know this oatmeal, but I want to introduce to your my new date sugar apple oatmeal.
My previous Daniel Fast oatmeal has gone viral every January for the last few years, and for good reason. It’s naturally sweet, deeply comforting, and doesn’t feel like you’re sacrificing flavor just because you’re fasting. This year, I took that same beloved base and leveled it up, adding even more fiber to help with fullness, digestion, and sustained energy throughout the day.
Because if we’re being honest, oatmeal that leaves you hungry an hour later is not it.
This bowl hits the sweet spot between comfort food and intentional eating, which is exactly what most of us are looking for during the Daniel Fast. Instead of refined sugar, everything is sweetened naturally with date sugar, apples, and blueberries, making it completely sugar-free while still tasting cozy and indulgent.
What makes this updated version different is the fiber stack:
- Whole oats for slow-digesting carbs
- Apples for natural sweetness and gut support
- Chia seeds for fiber, omega-3s, and satiety
- Blueberries for antioxidants
- A stovetop granola topping for crunch and staying power
The result is an oatmeal that actually keeps you full, energized, and satisfied, perfect for busy mornings, workdays, or when you’re easing into a plant-forward routine.
In previous years, this oatmeal became a go-to for so many people because it felt doable. No complicated ingredients, no bland “fast food,” and no spikes and crashes.
This updated version keeps that same foundation but adds:
- Blueberry chia seed jam for extra fiber and natural sweetness
- Stovetop granola for texture and longevity
It’s still simple. It’s still cozy. It’s just smarter.
While this recipe is Daniel Fast–approved, it’s also one of those breakfasts you’ll want to keep in rotation long after January ends. It’s filling without being heavy, naturally sweet without added sugar, and customizable based on what you have on hand.
If you’re new to the Daniel Fast, this is an ideal place to start. And if you’ve done the fast before, consider this your reminder that eating intentionally doesn’t have to be boring.
This oatmeal proves that nourishing food can still feel comforting, familiar, and crave-worthy, while supporting your goals and keeping you full longer.
Date Sugar Apple Oatmeal with Blueberry Chia Jam + Stovetop Granola
Equipment
Ingredients
Oatmeal
- 1/2 cup quick oats
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp date sugar
- 1 tbsp date syrup
- 1 apple, I like Honeycrisp, grated and sliced (use 1/2 grated, save the rest for topping)
Stovetop granola topping
- 1/3 cup quick oats
- 1 tbsp date sugar
- 1 tbsp date syrup
- 1 tbsp vegan butter
Blueberry chia jam
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1 tbsp vegan butter
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Make the blueberry chia jam: Add blueberries, vegan butter, lemon juice and water to a small pan over medium heat. Cook 3–5 minutes until the blueberries start to burst. Stir in chia seeds, cook 1–2 minutes, then remove from heat to thicken while you make the oatmeal.
- Make the granola topping: In another small pan over medium heat, melt the vegan butter. Add oats, date sugar, and date syrup. Stir constantly and cook 4–6 minutes until toasted, browned, and crispy. Spread onto a plate so it stays crunchy.
- Make the oatmeal: In a saucepan over medium heat, add almond milk, quick oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, date sugar, date syrup, and 1/2 grated apple. Cook 10 minutes on low heat, stirring, until thick.
- Blend for smoothness: Carefully use an immersion blender right in the pot and blend until your desired texture (I like it mostly smooth).
- Assemble: Pour oatmeal into a bowl. Top with blueberry chia jam, stovetop granola, and the remaining apple sliced.
Notes
- Fiber: ~17–21 grams
- Protein: ~12–14 grams
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
