Warm Cinnamon Microwave Apples
Tender microwave-baked apple slices dusted with warm cinnamon, drizzled with sweet maple syrup, and topped with crunchy walnuts. A quick, comforting, dairy-free snack that satisfies sweet cravings in under 3 minutes.
Prep
2 min
Cook
2 min
Total
4 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Missy + Lila
Missy created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Setup
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Prep
2 min
Cook
2 min
Total
4 min
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Equipment
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Instructions
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Next: Core and slice 1 medium apple into…
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Core and slice 1 medium apple into…
Core and slice 1 medium apple into thin, evenly sized half-moon slices (about 1/4-inch or 0.6cm thick) so they cook evenly.
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Place the apple slices in a microwave-safe…
Place the apple slices in a microwave-safe bowl or small dish, spreading them out slightly.
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Drizzle 1 tsp of water and 1…
Drizzle 1 tsp of water and 1 tsp of pure maple syrup evenly over the apple slices.
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Sprinkle 0
Sprinkle 0.5 tsp of ground cinnamon over the top.
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Cover the bowl loosely with a microwave-safe…
Cover the bowl loosely with a microwave-safe plate or paper towel to trap steam.
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Microwave on high power for 90 seconds…
Microwave on high power for 90 seconds to 2 minutes, checking at 90 seconds until the apples are fork-tender and fragrant.
Look for: the apples are fork-tender and fragrant
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Carefully remove the bowl using oven mitts
Carefully remove the bowl using oven mitts, as it will be hot.
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Sprinkle 1 tbsp of walnuts over the…
Sprinkle 1 tbsp of walnuts over the warm apples before serving immediately.
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