11/25/2025
🍎 November Recipe of the Month: Baked Cinnamon Apples with Oats & Walnuts
This Thanksgiving season, treat yourself to a dessert that’s both comforting and heart-healthy. These warm baked apples are filled with oats, cinnamon, and crunchy walnuts, giving you all the cozy flavors of fall without the extra sugar and calories.
🧺 Ingredients:
🔸 4 medium apples (Honeycrisp or Fuji work great)
🔸 ½ cup old-fashioned oats
🔸 ¼ cup chopped walnuts
🔸 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
🔸 1 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil
🔸 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
🔸 Optional: a dollop of Greek yogurt for serving
👩🍳 Instructions:
🔸 1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F.
🔸 2️⃣ Slice the tops off the apples and carefully scoop out the cores, leaving the bottoms intact.
🔸 3️⃣ In a bowl, mix oats, walnuts, cinnamon, melted butter, and honey or maple syrup.
🔸 4️⃣ Spoon the mixture evenly into each apple.
🔸 5️⃣ Place apples in a baking dish with a little water in the bottom to prevent sticking.
🔸 6️⃣ Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the filling is golden.
🔸 7️⃣ Serve warm and add a spoonful of Greek yogurt if desired.
A wholesome twist on a classic dessert and the perfect way to enjoy the sweetness of the season while keeping wellness in mind.
Enjoy this fall favorite from your friends at Lake Country Medical Group, where good health is always in season. 🍎🤎
