A classic holiday treat, reimagined — cozy, nostalgic, and high-protein thanks to Babo’s Panjiri granola and Neeshi’s dark cacao spread.
When the holidays roll in, it’s less about perfection and more about comfort — the smell of cinnamon in the oven, the sound of laughter, and that feeling of something warm in your hands. This baked apple takes that nostalgia and gives it a wholesome, protein-rich twist. It’s indulgent without the guilt — because your dessert deserves to taste good and do good.
Ingredients:
- 3 large Honeycrisp apples
- 11⁄2 tablespoons ghee
- Cinnamon powder, to taste
- 4–5 tablespoons Babo’s Panjiri Granola
- Neeshi Dark Cacao Spread, for drizzling
Optional: Vanilla ice cream or Greek yogurt, for serving
Directions:
- Preheat your oven or air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice off the top of each apple, then use an apple corer to scoop out the core — careful not to go all the way through.
- Brush each apple generously with ghee, making sure it seeps into the hollow center.
- Dust with cinnamon powder for that holiday warmth.
- Pour about 1⁄2 inch of water into your baking dish, around the apples (not over them).
- Bake covered with aluminum foil for 30 minutes, until soft and fragrant.
- Remove the foil, fill each apple with about 11⁄2 tablespoons of Panjiri granola, and bake uncovered for another 5 minutes — or until the granola turns golden and toasty.
- Drizzle generously with Neeshi Dark Cacao spread and top with a scoop
of vanilla ice cream (or yogurt if you’re being good). - Sprinkle extra granola for crunch and serve warm.
