Baked Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Recipe

Enjoy a warm and comforting breakfast with this delicious Baked Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal! This recipe puts a fun twist on traditional oatmeal by "baking" the apple in the microwave for a quick and easy meal. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon and studded with cranberries, this recipe is perfect for busy mornings. Easily doubled for a crowd!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 109.3 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

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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.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

38g

Fat

3g

Carbs

6g

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