Microwave-Baked Apple with Cottage Cheese
A warm, soft apple stuffed with cottage cheese, honey, and cinnamon—ready in 4 minutes as a cozy dessert or snack.
- Time
- 8 min
- Serving
- 233 kcal
- Ingredients
- ≈ $1.26
- Protein
- 9 g
Ingredients
- 1 Apples≈ $3.50 per kg 180 g
- 2 Cottage cheese 9% (tvorog)pack 300 g ≈ $3.00 50 g
- 3 Honey 8 g
- 4 Cinnamon to taste
- 5 Walnutspack 150 g ≈ $4.00 5 g
Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.
Method
Use a knife to scoop out the core of the apple1, leaving the bottom intact.
Mix cottage2 cheese with honey and a pinch of cinnamon, then spoon into the cavity; top with chopped nuts.
Place the apple1 in a deep microwave-safe dish, add a tablespoon of water, and cover with a microwave lid.
Cook for 3–4 minutes at 800W until tender, then let it sit for 1 minute before serving.
Tips
- Why it works
- Leave the apple bottom intact so the filling doesn’t spill out during cooking. Overcooking makes it mushy. Check tenderness with a fork at 3 minutes.
- Substitutions
- Use walnuts instead of walnuts (same amount) or swap honey for jam (8g, less sweet). Skip nuts if you don’t have them.
- Common mistakes
- If the apple stays hard after 4 minutes, it wasn’t microwaved at full power or the water evaporated. Add another tablespoon if needed.
- Storing and reheating
- Eat fresh; cottage cheese separates and the apple turns soggy after 1 day. Reheat in the microwave for 20 seconds if needed.
- Serve with
- Pair with a cup of black tea or yogurt for a balanced snack. Serve warm after school or as a quick afternoon treat.
In short
- Marked healthy: the planner picks it more often for the goals “lose weight” and “eat well”.
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