Baked Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

• 1 medium apple
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup instant oatmeal (plus additional for oatmeal preparation)
• Dried Cranberries
• Margarine
• Oatmeal

How to Make Baked Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

1. Core and peel 1 medium apple.
2. Place the apple in a microwave-safe bowl. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon over the apple.
3. Stuff the apple with 1/4 cup of dried cranberries and 1/4 cup of instant oatmeal. Top with 1 tablespoon of butter.
4. Cover the bowl with microwave-safe plastic wrap and microwave on high for 3 1/2 minutes.
5. Let the apple rest for 2 minutes.
6. Chop the cooked apple into bite-sized pieces.
7. In a separate bowl, prepare 2 servings of instant oatmeal according to package directions. Add the juice from the cooked apple to the oatmeal.
8. Stir in the chopped baked apple. Microwave for 1 1/2 minutes, or until heated through.