If you’re looking for a healthy alternative to apple pie, these baked apples truly satisfy! They’re high in fiber, naturally sweetened, easy to prep and only need 30 minutes bake time! Top with toasted almonds, shredded coconut or a dollop of Greek yogurt for added fun!
Ingredients:
– 1 cup old-fashioned oatmeal
– 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
– 1 tablespoon dried cranberries or chopped dates
– 1 tablespoon honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar
– 2 medium apples (Fuji or Honeycrisp)
– 1 cup hot water
– 4 teaspoons butter
Instructions:
– Preheat oven to 350°F.
– In a small bowl, combine oatmeal, cinnamon, dried fruit and sweetener.
– Slice each apple in half with a paring knife and remove stems. Using a spoon or melon baller, scoop out seeds and create a rounded hole in each apple half’s center.
– Stuff each apple with 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons oatmeal mixture. Arrange apple halves in a 8-by-8 baking dish and pour 1 cup of hot water into the bottom of the dish. Top each apple half with 1 teaspoon butter, then loosely wrap dish with foil.
– Bake for 20 minutes and remove foil. Bake another 5 to 10 minutes, until apples turn soft and oatmeal is fully cooked.
– Remove from oven and serve warm. Serves 4.
Content submitted by Jessica Roy MS, RD, LDN
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