Soft-Baked Apple with Cinnamon & Oats
A warm and fragrant dessert or breakfast. The apple is baked until tender and filled with a soft oat and cinnamon mixture. Naturally sweet and easy to digest.
Ingredients
- 1 large Apple
- 2 tablespoons Rolled Oats
- 1 teaspoon Unsalted Butter
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Maple Syrup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Prepare the apple: Wash and core the apple, creating a wide hole in the center but leaving the bottom intact to hold the filling.
- Safety Step: If the apple skin is tough, peel the top half of the apple to make it easier for the toddler to spoon out.
- In a small bowl, mix the rolled oats, ground cinnamon, and melted unsalted butter (or coconut oil).
- If the apple is very tart, you can add a teaspoon of maple syrup or applesauce to the oat mixture.
- Stuff the center of the apple with the oat mixture, pressing down gently.
- Place the apple in a small baking dish. Pour 2 tablespoons of water into the bottom of the dish—this creates steam to keep the apple soft.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for another 5-10 minutes until the apple is 'spoon-soft' and the oats are golden.
- Safety Step: Let it cool completely. Scoop out the inside for your toddler or cut the whole baked apple into small, manageable pieces. Ensure there are no hard core remnants.
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