Ingredients:
1 cup (100 g) oatmeal
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
3 tablespoons raisins, rinsed in hot water
10-12 pieces of dried apricots, rinsed in hot water
1 egg
3 tablespoons butter, pre-melted
3.5 oz (100 g) Greek yogurt
2 medium apples, grated
7 oz (200 g) mascarpone or cream cheese
1/3 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon honey (optional)
Instructions:
Preparation:
Preheat the oven to 360°F (180°C).
Prepare 4 medium-sized oven-safe cups or ramekins.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl, combine the oatmeal, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
Prepare Dried Fruits:
Rinse the raisins and dried apricots in hot water. Chop the dried apricots into small pieces.
Mix Wet Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, melted butter, and Greek yogurt until smooth.
Combine Ingredients:
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix well.
Fold in the grated apples, raisins, and chopped dried apricots.
Fill Cups:
Divide the mixture evenly among the 4 cups.
Bake:
Place the cups in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and set.
Prepare Topping:
In a small bowl, mix the mascarpone or cream cheese with 1/3 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1 tablespoon honey (if using).
Serve:
Allow the baked oatmeal apple cups to cool slightly before serving.
Top each cup with a dollop of the mascarpone or cream cheese mixture.
