Baked Granola Apples
Cooked apples are topped with sugar and cinnamon, plus granola for extra carbs. If you like, add a dollop of yoghurt to the finished dish for a protein boost.
Cooked apples are topped with sugar and cinnamon, plus granola for extra carbs. If you like, add a dollop of yoghurt to the finished dish for a protein boost.
Makes: 4 servings
Total Time: 10 minutes
INGREDIENTS
2 large crisp apples, such as Granny Smith, halved and cored
2 tablespoons chopped dried tart cherries
1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1⁄8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 teaspoons butter
½ cup granola
– In a microwavable dish, arrange the apple halves, cut side up.
– Top each half with cherries and sugar.
– Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg. Dot with the butter.
– Cover the apples with a microwavable lid. Microwave on high for 4 minutes or until tender.
– Transfer apples to serving bowls. Sprinkle with granola. Drizzle any juices in the cooking dish on top.
NUTRITION PER SERVING
751 Kilojoules
29g Carbs
5g Fibre
2g Protein
7g Fat