5-Minute Cinnamon-Pecan “Baked” Breakfast Apple

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This 5-Minute Cinnamon-Pecan “Baked” Breakfast Apple is the perfect healthy autumnal breakfast.

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As days shorten the air takes on a crisp chill and the splendor of fall’s beauty sets in; my mind slowly relaxes. Autumn puts me at ease and no matter where I am in the world, makes me feel like I’m home.

Fall mornings are full of peace and solitude for me, and I often find them to be the most productive part of my day. A steaming cup of coffee in hand, sitting on the balcony in the early morning air, wrapped in a cozy sweater with a notepad to jot down the day’s tasks is my happy place.

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Mornings like these call for something to warm me from the inside out. Something hearty but not heavy, and full of autumnal flavor. I can’t think of anything better than a perfectly ripe sweet and juicy apple; it tastes like fall itself. Add cinnamon and pecans and it is pure bliss.

I don’t think this needs any added sweetener at all, but if you like things a little on the sweeter side, you could always add a sprinkle of stevia or a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.

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5-Minute Cinnamon-Pecan “Baked” Breakfast Apple
Author: Faith
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Serves: 1 serving
This 5-Minute Cinnamon-Pecan “Baked” Breakfast Apple is the perfect healthy autumnal breakfast.
Ingredients
  • 1 large or 2 small-medium sweet apples, cored and chopped (about 2 cups chopped apple; I used Acey Mac apples)
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon, plus more to sprinkle on top
  • 4 tablespoons yogurt, any kind you like (I used low-fat, plain unsweetened yogurt)
  • 2 tablespoons pecans, toasted and chopped
Instructions
  1. Stir the chopped apple, water, and cinnamon together in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave until the apples are tender (about 3 minutes at 100% using a 1000W microwave).
  2. Use potholders to remove the bowl, then top with the yogurt, pecans, and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
  3. Serve.
Serving size: 1 “baked” apple Calories: 323 Fat: 11 Saturated fat: 1 Trans fat: 0 Carbohydrates: 37 Sugar: 28 Sodium: 50 Fiber: 6 Protein: 5 Cholesterol: 5
Notes
Stovetop Version: If the microwave isn’t your thing, you could also cook this on the stovetop. Instead of microwaving, just add the apple, water, and cinnamon to a small skillet over medium heat and cook until starting to soften, stirring occasionally and adding more water as necessary.

 

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Hello and welcome! I'm Faith and I believe you can have your cake and eat it too. For breakfast.