Some of the apples are a little sad-looking because we picked them ourselves an apple orchard. They're still tasty! - Pathguy
This is not a food blog by any means, but since many readers are interested in Pathguy’s weight loss, we try to throw in a few recipes here and there that are sort of our staples.
Another reason I put this recipe here is because it’s tough to find recipes that are quick, cheap, low calorie, & high nutrition content. It’s the holy grail, isn’t it? So when I come across one, I try to share.
I got this recipe from an old friend who deserves the credit, hence the title!
Ingredients: apples, maple and brown sugar oatmeal packets (Quaker or generic)
Directions: Slice up the apples and put them in a pot with a little water on medium heat. Basically you area cooking the apples down, as if you were making apple sauce. Add in a little water to help it along. After you feel the apples are soft but not much, mix in some oatmeal packs. They already have all the sugar, so you don’t have to add anything else. A good ratio to shoot for would be like 1/2 apples, 1/2 oatmeal.
After that, I bake the mix in the oven at 350 for 20-22 min or so until I get a good consistency. What you’re trying to do is draw water out of the apples to bake up the oatmeal, and get a nice solidish surface on the top. (Like Baked Ziti.) The result is a great dessert alternative, snack, or even breakfast! Enjoy!
Finish!
As a beginner with any activity, it can be tough to decide to make the investment in equipment designed for what you’re doing – sort of a cost/benefit thing where you’re not sure if it’s worth it yet. For me, the tipping point came a few months into my running career when I finally decided to get some good shoes. Before, I didn’t know what I was missing – after, I couldn’t believe the difference they made. They were super light weight and made it easier to go fast. My knees hurt less. And it made it easier for me to practice good form.
