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Baked Apples with Honey Oatmeal

Published by Cheryl Mussatto, MS, RD, LD on Dec 5, 2020

Definitely a comfort food, baked apples are a great way to use up apples this Fall.

I’ll be honest…I rarely make baked apples (hollowing out the core of the apple takes some skill!) but I’m very glad I made this recipe.  This scrumptious, low-calorie baked apple recipe will satisfy your sweet tooth making hollowing out the apples well worth the effort!

While there are many varieties of apples to choose from, the trick to successfully baking an apple is to choose a variety that holds up to heat. An apple suitable for baking should have a tart, acidic flavor helping offset the sugar used in many recipes. The apple also needs to cook down to a soft consistency without turning to mush. Let’s just say, Red Delicious is perfect as an ‘eating apple or’ but is NOT suited for baking.

Some of the best varieties for baking include Golden Delicious, Pink Lady, Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Rome, Gala, and Jonathan. They meet the right mix of tartness while maintaining some firmness when heated without losing flavor.

So, get ready for your house to smell AMAZING as these baked apples topped with oats, cinnamon, honey and apple pie spice, permeate your kitchen and beyond.

 

Baked Apples with Honey Oatmeal

Course Snack
Servings 4
Calories 127 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 apples - choose from Golden Delicious, Pink Lady, Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Rome, Gala, or Jonathan
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon apple pie spice
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup water

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Rinse, core, and slightly hollow the apples removing seeds creating a well for the filling while leaving the bottom intact.
  • In a medium bowl, mix oatmeal, applesauce, honey, vanilla, and the spices together. If desired, add chopped walnuts and/or dried fruit.
  • Fill each hollowed apple with the oatmeal mixture; place apples in a baking dish along with 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water.
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the sides of the apples are soft and easily pierced with a fork. Remove from the oven and drizzle any juice from the apples in the water over each apple.

Notes

Nutrition per serving: Calories - 127 calories; Total Fat - 1 gram; Protein - 2.5 grams; Carbohydrates - 27 grams; Fiber - 4 grams; Sodium - 20 milligrams

 


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Cheryl Mussatto, MS, RD, LD

Cheryl Mussatto MS, RD, LD is a registered dietitian with a master’s degree in Dietetics and Nutrition from the University of Kansas and a bachelor’s degree in Dietetics and Institutional Management from Kansas State University. She is a clinical dietitian for Cotton O’Neil Clinics in Topeka and Osage City; an adjunct professor for Allen Community College, Burlingame, KS where she teaches Basic Nutrition; and is a freelance writer and blog contributor for Dr. David Samadi, Urologic Oncologist Expert and World Renowned Robotic Surgeon in New York City. Cheryl is also the author of The Nourished Brain, The Latest Science on Food’s Power for Protecting the Brain from Alzheimers and Dementia and The Prediabetes Action Plan and Cookbook, both available on Amazon in Kindle and paperback editions.

2 Comments

  1. Dee Thompson on December 7, 2020 at 7:37 pm

    Cheryl:
    I made your baked apples for dessert tonight and we loved them. My apples were on the small side, so I quartered them and sprinkled the oatmeal mixture over the top. I also added craisins and chopped pecans. I will definitely be serving this again.
    Thanks for sharing this recipe,
    Dee Thompson

    • Cheryl Mussatto, MS, RD, LD on December 8, 2020 at 4:46 pm

      Hi Dee!,

      Wonderful! So glad to hear this and your idea of quartering the apples is perfect. Thanks again for letting me know and be sure to share this recipe with others!

      Cheryl

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