Microwave Stuffed "Baked" Apples

SERVES: 2

COOK TIME: 5 Min

Let your microwave cut the baking time short for an autumn favorite: Baked apples! Your kitchen will stay cool and, whether you're serving them for a snack or even a novel breakfast idea, these gems will be ready in minutes!

What You'll Need

2 Red Delicious or McIntosh apples, peeled halfway from top and cored
1/4 cup low-fat granola cereal
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

What to Do

Place apples in a 1-quart microwave-safe baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap, loosening one corner to vent. Microwave on high 2 minutes.
Combine cereal, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Stuff into cored apple cavities, filling to the top. Cover with plastic wrap, loosening one corner to vent. Microwave on high 2 minutes, or until apples are soft. Let sit 2 to 3 minutes before serving then drizzle with honey.

Notes

Kids are always hungry after school, and junk food shouldn’t be what kids reach for when they're looking for a snack. Want some better choices? Well, here are a couple of winners: Orange Dream Shake and Blueberry Parfait.

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RachelAnne

Dec 15, 2016

Love the idea of doing these easy-peasy in the microwave! Yum!

Horse Girl 04

Nov 14, 2016

YUMM, YUMM, YUMMY

jthelander1231

Dec 30, 2015

Yum! I could see myself making this while snuggled up watching a movie.

hollywally84 78476 99

Aug 31, 2011

Great recipie! It was like a mini apple crisp. I would say the only downfall is leaving the peel on the bottom of the apple. It made it hard to cut through using just a fork. I had to use a knife to cut it up first.