I made these cinnamon apples this past week as a pre-run trial snack, and they received a quick Coach Van Winkle approval! They are very easy to make and delicious. Look forward to an upcoming recipe for homemade granola, that cuts down the sugar, and adds a little extra to this already excellent recipe.
‘Baked’ granola apples
Cooked apples are topped with sugar and cinnamon, plus granola for extra carbs. Add yoghurt for a protein boost.
BY JOANNA GOLUB
11 MAR 2016
This quick, easy breakfast will fuel you for an early run without weighing you down – plus you can easily make it at the office or in a hotel room if you have a microwave to hand.
‘Baked’ granola apples
Serves 4
2 large crisp apples, halved and cored
2 tbsp chopped dried tart cherries
1 tbsp light brown sugar
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
4 tsp butter
60g granola
1/ Arrange the apple halves in a microwavable dish, cut-side up.
2/ Top each half with cherries and sugar.
3/ Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg. Dot with the butter.
4/ Cover the apples with a microwavable lid. Microwave on high for four minutes or until tender.
5/ Transfer the apples to serving bowls. Sprinkle with granola. Drizzle any juices in the cooking dish on top.
Nutrition per serving: 181 kcals, 29g carbs, 5g fibre, 2g protein, 7g fat
Recipe taken from Runner’s World: Meals on the Run (Rodale).
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