Recipes for Apples Whole

Ingredients

• 4 expired but still firm apples
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup water
• Optional: vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Core the apples and place them in a baking dish.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the apples.
4. Place a small piece of butter on top of each apple.
5. Pour water into the bottom of the baking dish to prevent the apples from drying out.
6. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the apples are tender.
7. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes to allow the tops of the apples to caramelize slightly.
8. Serve the baked apples warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts
• 2 apples, cored and sliced
• 8 slices of brie cheese
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Slice a pocket into each chicken breast.
3. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
4. Stuff each chicken breast with apple slices and brie cheese.
5. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
6. Sear the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side to brown them.
7. Transfer the chicken breasts to a baking dish.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Serve hot and enjoy!

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 expired but still firm apple, grated
• Optional toppings: sliced almonds, raisins, additional grated apple

Instructions

1. In a jar or container with a lid, combine the rolled oats, milk, yogurt, chia seeds, honey or maple syrup, and ground cinnamon. Stir well to combine.
2. Grate the expired apple and add it to the oat mixture. Stir again to evenly distribute the grated apple.
3. Cover the jar/container with a lid and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 6 hours.
4. In the morning, give the oats a good stir and add additional milk if desired for a creamier consistency.
5. Top the overnight oats with sliced almonds, raisins, and additional grated apple, if desired.
6. Enjoy the apple cinnamon overnight oats cold, straight from the fridge.