Christmas Spiced Apples

These baked apples are filled with warm spices and a crunchy nut topping, bringing a comforting and satisfying holiday flavour without excessive sugar.

Ingredients:

• 4 large apples (Granny Smith work well)

• ¼ cup oats

• ¼ cup chopped walnuts or almonds

• 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted

• 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey

• ½ tsp cinnamon

• ¼ tsp nutmeg

• ¼ tsp ginger

• Greek yoghurt or coconut yoghurt for serving (optional)

  
  

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 180°C.

• Core the apples, leaving the bottom intact to hold the filling.

• In a bowl, mix oats, nuts, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.

• Spoon the mixture into the cored apples, pressing gently.

• Place the apples in a baking dish and add a few tablespoons of water to the bottom of the dish.

• Cover with foil and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until apples are tender.

• Serve warm with a dollop of Greek or coconut yoghurt.